Georgia’s economic growth is expected to hold steady next year, mirroring that of the nation.
The 2026 economic forecast by the University of Georgia’s Terry College of Business projects growth slowing to about 1.5 percent, resulting in an elevated risk of recession for the year.
The Georgia Economic Outlook is hosted every year by the UGA Selig Center. The public outreach unit of Terry College has performed the service for 43 years.
Analysts predict inflation to peak at around 3.5 percent in 2026 before dropping to 3 percent in 2027. They also expect the Federal Reserve to lower the federal funds rate to 2.7 percent, down from 4.5 percent at the beginning of this year.
Additionally, housing prices for single-family homes are predicted to come down in 2026.
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