New 4th Quarter ITR Forecast Report: Track your 3/12 & 12/12 rates of change in the Stats Toolkit

ITR’s 4th quarter forecast report is now available for free to all members. This report forecasts over 30 different popular fluid power markets and identifies which phase of the business cycle they are in using 3/12 and 12/12 rates of change. NFPA’s Stats Toolkit allows members to automate these rate of change calculations and compare 3/12s and 12/12s with ease. If you are interested in accessing the Stats Toolkit or learning more about it, contact sdiedrich@nfpa.com.

NFPA has an upcoming Economic Update Event that will feature Patrick Luce of ITR Economics. Patrick is a vital member of ITR Economics’ team of expert economists. He lends his expertise to client reports, forecast reviews, research, and frequent communications with clients. Patrick double-majored in finance and economics at the University of Tampa and went on to earn a master’s degree in economics from the University of South Florida. Join NFPA and Patrick Luce for this virtual update to see the current and upcoming trends that will impact your business.

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