On-Demand Webinar
Woodruff Sawyer's 5th Annual State of the Economy Update
Dec 10, 2025
60 minutes
Presented by Nasdaq’s Chief Economist, Phil Mackintosh, and Head of Listings, Western US, Jack Cassel. In conversation with Woodruff Sawyer’s Priya Huskins.
About
Directors & officers know that preparing for 2026 includes understanding what to expect from the economy and capital markets. Watch our webinar, as Woodruff Sawyer pairs up with Nasdaq to clarify the economic issues that are critical to pre-IPO and public companies.
Phil Mackintosh, Nasdaq's chief economist, will reflect on what was predicted for 2025—as well as what actually happened, especially when it comes to interest rates and tariffs. He’ll then shift to what we can expect in 2026, including a discussion of a gamut of economic indicators companies use to budget and forecast, including GDP, unemployment, and expectations for consumer confidence.
Jack Cassel, Nasdaq’s Head of Listings, Western US, will unpack what happened with IPO volume in 2025 and what he expects in 2026. He’ll also discuss the resurgence of SPAC IPOs and what this means for companies looking to join the public capital markets.
Speakers
Priya Huskins, Senior Vice President, Management Liability
Phil Mackintosh, Chief Economist, Nasdaq
Jack Cassel, Head of Listings, Western US, Nasdaq
