2027 Business Outlook: Find Growth as Costs Keep Rising | TrendsTalk

This week on TrendsTalk, a slower industrial economy could make it harder for businesses to grow while rising costs put pressure on margins. Taylor St. Germain and ITR economist Daniel Doderer discuss the 2027 outlook, including which markets may outperform and where legacy manufacturing could face greater challenges.

They also explain why top-line growth may not tell the full story when wages, input costs, and electricity expenses are rising. For business leaders, the key questions are where to focus resources, how to gain market share, and how to protect profitability. Which parts of your business are best positioned for the year ahead?

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