President Trump’s policies have so far done little to change the overall state of the American economy, but economists warn they will ultimately weaken the United States.

President Donald Trump wrapped up his first year in his second term. Here's how inflation, the job market, tariffs, and spending have evolved.

Alfie Meek, Ph.D., director of the Georgia Tech Enterprise Innovation Institute's Center for Economic Development Research, discussed the economic outlook for 2026, noting that it will look similar to 2025,

The week ahead begins with Martin Luther King Jr. Day, a moment that invites reflection not only on civil rights, but on how economic systems function – and malfunction – when opportunity is unevenly distributed.

Gross domestic product grew at a 4.3% annual rate in the third quarter, the Bureau of Economic Analysis reported Tuesday, an acceleration that should give the Trump administration room to breathe as it confronts poor approval ratings on the economy.

But risks are rising, including from the concentration of tech investment and the negative effects of trade disruptions, which may build over time

As a candidate, President Trump pledged to boost the stock market, bring back manufacturing jobs and improve other elements of the economy. A year after his return to office, his record is mixed.

Attendees heard from financial experts Patti Brennan, founder and CEO of Key Financial Inc.; and Dianne P. Manges, senior investment manager, Truist Institutional Wealth – Endowments. The event marked the 20th year Brennan has participated.