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It can be easy to overlook the nation\u2019s solid economic fundamentals when the financial media splashes stories every day about an army of amateur traders, short-selling mania, and initial public offerings (IPOs) that double in price on the first day of trading.<\/p>\n

But a recent survey by The Wall Street Journal showed just how upbeat economists are about 2021.1<\/sup><\/p>\n

Here\u2019s a quick summary of the highlights.<\/p>\n

Increased projected economic expansion.<\/strong>\u00a0Economists now expect the economy to expand by 4.9% this year, an increase from their estimate of 4.3% last month. The forecast has brightened due to the distribution of COVID-19 vaccinations and the prospect of additional fiscal relief.<\/p>\n

They are less optimistic about employment.<\/strong>\u00a0The group sees 4.8 million jobs to be added this year, versus a January 2021 forecast of 5 million. There is an ongoing worry that jobs may take longer to return to certain industries, such as leisure, airlines, and restaurants.2<\/sup><\/p>\n

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Brace for higher inflation.<\/strong>\u00a0They project a 2.8% increase in consumer prices in June 2021 compared with a year earlier.<\/p>\n

Decreased chance of an economic downturn.<\/strong>\u00a0The economists believe there is a 17.5% chance of an economic downturn in the next 12 months, an improvement from the 21.2% risk estimate in January. Vaccines and the prospect for new federal spending are driving the optimism.<\/p>\n

While the consensus is upbeat about 2021, it\u2019s important to remain vigilant as economic trends unfold this year. An outside force can cause a sudden shift in sentiment, which is why we monitor surveys like the one conducted by The Wall Street Journal.<\/p>\n

Keep us in mind as you read information about the economy. We\u2019d welcome the opportunity to hear your thoughts. Give us a call at our Charlotte office at (704) 248-8549, or our Clemmons office at (336) 391-3409. Or, click here to request a no-cost, no-obligation meeting.<\/u><\/em><\/strong><\/span><\/a><\/p>\n

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  1. The Wall Street Journal, February 11, 2021<\/li>\n
  2. S&P Global Market Intelligence, September 21, 2020<\/li>\n
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