The 2026 Commercial and Industry Outlook
Gain a clearer view of the forces shaping finance, capital, and strategy across 11 key areas with our second annual economic and trends forecast.
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As 2026 begins, leaders face a market defined by complexity and change. Global trade uncertainty, cost pressures, and shifting monetary policy are forcing businesses to recalibrate strategies and priorities faster than ever.
Huntington Commercial Bank’s second annual Commercial and Industry Outlook Report, created in partnership with Capstone Partners, delivers data-backed insights and actionable guidance on the topics that matter most to help you turn volatility into opportunity.
In this report, you’ll find:
- Fed policy and macroeconomic signals shaping planning.
- Foreign exchange movements and trade dynamics impacting supply chains and pricing.
- Capital markets outlooks across debt, equity, and M&A.
- Trends in equipment finance, insurance, and merchant services.
- Advisory insights for businesses navigating restructuring or transition.
Bring 2026 into sharper focus
Designed for decision-makers navigating capital strategy, risk, and opportunity.
This outlook report offers actionable insights backed by research, shaped by industry context, and focused on helping leaders make faster, more confident decisions.
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