NH economist lowers forecast for 2026

A key New Hampshire economist has trimmed down to 2.2% his forecast for the growth in the state's economy this for 2026, citing lackluster consumer confidence and the uncertainty of the U.S. war against Iran.

By: Mark Hayward

Outlets: NH Business Review

Published: March 17, 2026

Words: 752

Last Updated: 2 days, 20 hours ago

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A key New Hampshire economist has trimmed down to 2.2% his forecast for the growth in the state’s economy this for 2026, citing lackluster consumer confidence and the uncertainty of the U.S. war against Iran.

Brian Gottlob, director of the New Hampshire Economic and Labor Market Information Bureau and a well-regarded economist in the state, had earlier anticipated a 2.6% growth rate for the state.

But he now sees a “no-fire, …

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