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Published on February 3, 2026 4 min read

Aprio Ascend – Economic Outlook 2026: The Year of the Gas Pedal (and the Speed Limit)

Aprio Ascend - Economic Outlook 2026: The Year of the Gas Pedal

In this episode of Aprio Ascend, host Jordan Fladell sits down with Aprio’s Chief Investment Officer Simeon Wallis, CFA, to unpack Aprio’s 2026 Economic Outlook. From sticky inflation and shifting labor dynamics to a reopening M&A market and the risks that could shape the back half of the year, we explore why 2026 is both an acceleration point and a caution zone. Tune in to learn how you can use this early year window to invest, strengthen operations, and prepare for what’s ahead.

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Jordan Fladell

Simeon Wallis


About Aprio Ascend: Join Aprio as we explore what’s next in business, from AI breakthroughs and tax law shifts to cybersecurity, data-driven decision making, and more. Designed for business leaders and entrepreneurs, Aprio Ascend delivers sharp insights to help you lead, scale, and thrive.

Hosted by Jordan Fladell, Aprio’s Managing Director of Technology Advisory Services and Partner, and a seasoned business leader with over 30 years of experience helping companies grow smarter. Jordan’s unique blend of tech fluency and strategic business guidance makes him the perfect guide for today’s CEOs, CFOs, and entrepreneurs navigating the fast-changing business landscape.