From Greater Reading Chamber Alliance
Join the Greater Reading Chamber Alliance (GRCA) for its 2026 Truist Economic Forecast Breakfast on Thursday, Dec. 3, from 7:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m., at Redner’s Event Center, 2024 Centre Ave., Reading. Keynote speaker Eylem Senyuz, Senior Investment Strategy Analyst at Truist Advisory Services, will share his insights into macro trends, interest rate paths, sector dynamics, and what local businesses should watch as they plan for the year ahead.
Key topics likely to be covered include:
- Overview of 2026 and expectations for 2027: Will U.S. economic growth continue to run above historic averages?
- Inflation and pricing pressures: Cost of goods, cost of labor, and cost of money – review of inflation drivers?
- Monetary policy trajectory: How will the Fed navigate the choppy waters?
- Labor markets and consumer strength: Will AI upend hiring, and can consumers remain resilient?
- Policy, trade, and geopolitical variables: The U.S. is 26% of the global economy; does the rest matter?
Attendees can pose questions to the speaker in a Q&A session. Whether you lead a business, a nonprofit, or are simply invested in the economic future of Berks County and beyond, this event will equip you with intelligence to inform strategic decisions in 2027.
The major sponsor is Truist.
About the speaker
Eylem Senyuz is a Senior Vice President and Senior Investment Strategy Analyst at Truist Advisory Services, where he leverages his deep knowledge of the global economy and financial markets and brings that perspective to asset class research, strategic and tactical asset allocation, capital market assumptions, and portfolio construction. As an integral member of the Portfolio & Market Strategy division of the Investment Advisory Group, Senyuz helps develop strategic and tactical asset allocation strategies driving the management of private and institutional clients.
Additional information
Advanced registration is required. Cost is $45.00 for GRCA members or $60.00 for future GRCA members and includes breakfast and networking. Register at greaterreading.org/truist.
About the Greater Reading Chamber Alliance
The Greater Reading Chamber Alliance (GRCA) is the leading resource for businesses of all sizes and industries in Greater Reading, dedicated to accelerating economic growth. It collaborates with both the private and public sectors to advance, connect, engage, and champion economic development across the community. GRCA provides critical support through financing, site selection, workforce training, leadership development, advocacy for pro-business policies, and exclusive networking opportunities, helping businesses thrive at every stage.
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