The world is undergoing significant change this year. New administrations across North America and Europe are driving geopolitical and economic shifts, while an emboldened China is asserting its power in a variety of ways.
Midway through 2025, a disconnect between “hard” economic data, such as retail sales and industrial production, and “soft” sentiment indicators suggests that while risk of recession has risen, a severe downturn is by no means guaranteed this year.
The US administration’s policy agenda has been a source of much uncertainty and anxiety in recent months. To reshape the global economy, President Trump has embraced unilateral action on trade, with sweeping tariff action (or threats thereof) being enacted by executive order.
This has led to a substantial drop in consumer confidence and business optimism across the globe, both of which are bound to have a tangible impact on the broader economy and on system integrators specifically.
However, there are positive near-term developments as well, such as the passage of the “big, beautiful tax bill,” with its accelerated depreciation and R&D credits provisions, and traction in trade negotiations.
What does all this mean for your business?
Find out during this CSIA Members only virtual keynote where you take a data-driven deep dive analysis into the current macro, policy, and trade landscape; the potential impact of tariffs on the macro economy; and practical and actionable advice designed to help company leaders plan for future operating conditions.
You will walk away from the session with the following insights:
- An objective assessment of time-sensitive economic indicators such as business investment, inflation, interest rates, tariffs and labor market conditions
- Concrete advice on how to navigate the current macroeconomic climate and plan for the future
- Tools that you can leverage to be a data-driven decision maker.
CSIA members can review the recording of this Virtual Keynote Address here. You will need to be logged in to see the presentation.