Economic Commentary

Business Ownership The 2025 legislation has implications for businesses of all sizes. The sweeping tax and spending law signed on July 4, 2025, dubbed the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, includes key provisions and potential tax planning opportunities for businesses and their owners. The scope of the changes emphasizes the value of having a collaborative professional team, in which […]

Economy & Policy January 09, 2026 Raymond James Chief Economist Eugenio J. Alemán discusses current economic conditions. Our forecast for 2026 is for a strengthening US economy on the back of a strong fiscal spending profile due to the implementation of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA). This is the basis of our expectation […]

Economy & Policy January 12, 2026 Raymond James Chief Economist Eugenio J. Alemán evaluates economic conditions heading into 2026. Key takeaways Our GDP forecast for year-end 2026 is 2.2%, but we remain alert to risks that could prompt adjustment. We expect fiscal stimulus and AI investment to support the economy and the labor market to […]

Markets & Investing January 06, 2026 Raymond James Chief Investment Officer Larry Adam identifies 10 themes for the markets and economy. In 2025, the S&P 500 delivered double-digit returns for a third straight year. Heading into the fourth year of the bull market, Raymond James Chief Investment Officer Larry Adam identifies 10 themes to watch […]