North America outlook 2024

Although the 2024 US presidential election in November will dominate the outlook for North America this year, the region must also contend with the effects of higher borrowing costs and interest rates.

Our latest report, North America outlook 2024, outlines the trends that will shape North America’s economy, politics and public policy. Find out more with EIU’s in-depth regional research and insights.

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Topics included in this report:

How “higher for longer” interest rates will affect the US economy in 2024

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The leading candidates for the 2024 US presidential election

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Why digital services taxes could sour trade ties between the US and Canada

The health of the US housing market in 2024

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