United States: Economic Analysis

The Commercial Industrial Brokers Society of Long Island convened industry professionals for their annual State of the Market panel discussion, examining current trends across office, industrial, retail, and investment sales sectors. Moderated by Real Estate and Economic Development Partner Peter Curry, the discussion revealed emerging market dynamics and evolving property uses that are shaping Long Island's commercial real estate landscape.

How will artificial intelligence reshape professional services careers, and what responsibilities do leaders have in ensuring their teams can thrive amid technological disruption? Drawing on personal experience and economic analysis, this exploration examines the strategic choices firms face as AI transforms routine tasks into opportunities for deeper client value and professional development.

Ankura's latest insights explore critical challenges across multiple sectors, from AI-driven cybersecurity threats targeting LLM infrastructure to the mounting healthcare workforce crisis in post-acute care. The collection examines how digital maturity drives financial performance, analyzes regulatory shifts in football finance, and tracks wealth management M&A activity amid evolving market dynamics.

In an era of unprecedented global uncertainty—from tariff upheavals to AI-driven transformation—AlixPartners identifies 90 supergrowers that achieved industry-leading organic growth exceeding $2 billion in revenue. What strategic positioning, organizational versatility, and execution mastery enabled these companies to thrive while others struggled in disrupted markets?

Blockbuster's downfall and Netflix's rise illustrate a critical business lesson: companies that focus solely on existing buyers miss crucial insights from non-buyers.

The U.S. Supreme Court's decision in Trump v. Slaughter is poised to fundamentally alter the landscape of federal regulatory enforcement and administrative rulemaking. This analysis explores the potential implications for FTC authority, independent agency operations, and the broader administrative state. Businesses face critical strategic decisions as they prepare for a transformed regulatory environment that may significantly curtail agency power.

Economic pressures and cultural events are reshaping how American families approach back-to-school footwear shopping, with rising prices forcing consumers to prioritize quality over quantity while the FIFA Men's World Cup creates unexpected demand patterns. The 2026 AlixPartners survey reveals a stark divide in purchasing behavior across income levels, as manufacturers and retailers face mounting cost pressures with limited ability to pass increases to price-sensitive shoppers.

Markets are stress-testing valuations of software companies with the wrong question. A wave of "vibe-coding" demonstrations, using AI to spin up a working replica of a product in an afternoon, has boards and investors...

Nobel Prize winner Paul Krugman emphasized that productivity improvements are essential for raising living standards over time. This principle is particularly relevant for GCC nations pursuing economic diversification through national transformation plans like Saudi Vision 2030 and Qatar National Vision 2030.