The economic fallout stemming from COVID-19 has varied widely
across the US. We will unpack the regional performance to date with
a focus on the labor and housing markets. This will set the stage
for our discussion of the near-term outlook and timing of
employment recoveries.
Speakers
Karl Kuykendall
Associate Director, US Regional Economic Service, IHS Markit
Troy Walters
Senior Economist, US Regional Economic Service, IHS Markit
John Raines, Ph.D.
Principal Global Risks Adviser and Head of North America, Economics
& Country Risk, IHS Markit
Key topics
- Which states endured the deepest job losses and where are they
now in the recovery process?
- When will states fully recoup the devastating March/April job
losses? Which regions are best poised for growth over the rest of
2020 and into next year?
- Residential housing markets have held up well throughout the
crisis. What are the factors driving this resilience? Which states'
real estate markets have shrugged off the pandemic and which have
been impacted?
- How are state housing markets expected to perform in the second
half of 2020? Which will see the fastest growth in home prices and
new construction?