And the Wisconsin Bankers Association’s biannual Economic Conditions Survey says – Wisconsin’s economic health is “good.”
Of the Wisconsin bank CEOs surveyed, 79% rated Wisconsin’s economic health as good, with 55% of respondents expecting the state’s economy to stay the same in the next six months, and 72% of respondents anticipating interest rates to fall in the next six months.
The survey was conducted from Nov. 19 to Dec. 12, coinciding with the latest rate decrease by the Federal Reserve on Dec. 10.
“Given the integral role that bankers play in driving economic growth in their local communities, they often see early signs of economic strength or challenges,” WBA President and CEO Rose Oswald Poels said in a statement. “The survey responses reveal notable bright spots in Wisconsin’s economy as we move into 2026, even as concerns about costs remain.”
Bank CEOs surveyed said there was strength in the manufacturing, residential construction, health care and biotech sectors. However, CEOs remained concerned about inflation, housing affordability and more during the first six months of next year.
A full breakdown of the survey can be found on the Wisconsin Bankers Association website.
