Hartford Business Journal’s first issue of 2024 includes an economic forecast section containing outlooks for the year ahead from various economists and industry experts.
Here’s a look at what they had to say:
Survey: HBJ readers more optimistic about 2024
Statewide Forecasts
Fred Carstensen: Will CT revive its comatose economy?
Fred McKinney: Expect moderate growth, lower interest rates in 2024
Economist Scorecards
Farhad Rassekh: CT’s economic outlook provides reason for optimism
Patrick J. Flaherty: Growing CT’s labor force key to 2024 economic outlook
Steven P. Lanza: CT will add 10,000 jobs in 2024 — here’s why
Real Estate Outlook
Hartford’s office market reset will require ‘more patience’ in 2024; vacancies likely to increase
Office market faces major headwinds in 2024; isolated, premier locations could rebound
Multifamily experts see adversity, selective opportunity in 2024
Industrial real estate availability to remain tight in 2024
Banking and Finance Outlook
Managing higher interest rates, deposit growth key focus areas for banks in 2024
In 2024, CT startups and stalwarts must confront VC funding gap, rising labor costs
Key considerations for values-based investing in 2024
Health Care Outlook
Boosting workforce pipeline, new facilities, flexible care delivery key trends in 2024
Employers in 2024 will seek to add value, minimize costs for health benefits
Manufacturing Outlook
For manufacturers, workforce, technology and supply chain resilience are focus areas in 2024
PFAS will be increasing concern for manufacturers in year ahead
Higher Education Outlook
AI, DEI, flexible degrees, campus expansions key focus areas for higher ed in 2024
Human Resources Outlook
Empowering teams for the long run: transitioning to a coaching management model
Cannabis Outlook
New cannabis businesses set to launch in 2024, while sector keeps eye on federal reforms
Law Outlook
AI will transform legal industry in 2024, beyond
Neurodiversity in the workplace should be an employer focus in 2024
Energy Outlook
CT will need a lot more (green) juice to achieve clean energy goals
