Fourth Quarter 2024 Forecast Update
By George W. Hammond, Ph.D., Director and Research Professor, EBRC
December 2024
Even with significant headwinds from reduced housing affordability, elevated interest rates, and tight labor markets, Arizona continues to generate solid economic growth. Job gains are far outpacing national growth in the preliminary data and may be growing even faster than the data suggest. Phoenix inflation has….
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The forecast numbers below are from our fourth quarter 2024 baseline scenario forecast and were produced in November 2024 by the EBRC.
Arizona Economic Forecast Data (Statewide)
Phoenix-Mesa-Scottsdale MSA Forecast (Maricopa + Pinal Counties)
Tucson MSA Forecast (Pima County)
*The Economic and Business Research Center produces new economic forecasts each quarter (February, May, August, November) for Arizona (statewide), the Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler MSA, and the Tucson MSA. The EBRC makes the forecasts for the five major measures in the above table public each quarter. However, EBRC forecasts many more important economic variables using unique structural econometric models. If your business or organization requires more in-depth forecast data, analysis, and consulting, find out about the benefits of joining EBRC’s Forecasting Project.
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