The organization expects interest rates to remain unchanged throughout 2026 in both the U.S. and the UK, while it foresees rate increases in Europe and Japan.

Wall Street firms predict inflation closer to 3% than 2%, a rising unemployment rate, and a 30% chance of an economic downturn.

Three-quarters of respondents say business costs are higher than a year ago, with more than one-third describing the increase as "much higher."

Part 2 of 2: Once treasury designs a forecasting framework, the next step is figuring out how to put it to use.