An Economic Crystal Ball
Wouldn’t you love to have an expert talk to you in plain language about the impact of the economy on your business?

Each quarter, National City Chief Economist Richard DeKaser, ranked by USA Today as one of the nation’s most accurate economic forecasters, deciphers the economic headlines for you during a free webcast. His next U.S. Economic Outlook & Update is scheduled for Thursday, July 31, at noon ET.

A widely sought-after public speaker, DeKaser is often quoted in leading financial publications such as The Wall Street Journal and Business Week and appears frequently on Bloomberg, CNBC and Fox News television broadcasts. His quarterly, hour-long webcasts include concise analysis and a forecast of the U.S. economic situation, with:
  • Focus on current, pressing issues. Recent topics included housing prices, the credit crunch and rising energy costs.
  • Clear graphics (available offline following the presentation) illustrating critical points.
  • Comprehensible language to distill complex issues into essential, actionable information.
  • A 15-minute question-and-answer period open to the audience.
  • Association for Financial Professionals recertification credit for Certified Treasury Professional and Certified Cash Manager designations. (Click here for the AFP accreditation document.)
  • A free 90-day archive of the webcast on the National City website.
For more information about the webcasts and to register for the July 31 event, click here. The deadline for registrations is Monday, July 28.

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