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A not totally serious forecast for the year 2026 and beyond

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January 03, 2026

Last year's not totally serious predictions were as forgettable as President Donald Trump's second inaugural address.

- Carl P. Leubsdorf, Tribune News Service

A not totally serious forecast for the year 2026 and beyond

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Undaunted, we look ahead to 2026:January - In State of the Union speech, Trump says "tremendous" tariff revenues will permit federal income tax cuts for all.

February - In a surprise, Trump names Elon Musk as new Federal Reserve chair. With government shut, House Speaker Mike Johnson announces House members can go home and return after Easter. San Francisco 49ers defeat New England Patriots in Super Bowl. Kansas City's Travis Kelce announces retirement.

March - Government reports inflation rate remains at three per cent. Meeting with its new chair, Federal Reserve Board rejects cutting interest rates. Trump denounces Musk as "no better than the last guy." Democrats restore New Hampshire's primary as first 2028 nominating test, followed by South Carolina and Michigan.

April-Trump announces he is firing all 12 regional Federal Reserve presidents. But Musk reminds him former chair Jerome Powell extended their terms in December. Supreme Court rules Trump's tariffs unconstitutional, increasing projected deficit by 20%. Benny Gantz becomes prime minister. Supreme Court rejects Trump challenge to birthright citizenship.

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