Economy Report: Analyzing Indicators
February 1, 2026
With another decline in consumer confidence, The Conference Board said buyers appear to be more cautious about plans for big-ticket items
With another decline in consumer confidence, The Conference Board said buyers appear to be more cautious about plans for big-ticket items
Affordability still worries customers, who seem more interested in used boats than new ones
Despite facing constant macroeconomic headwinds and uncertainty, the marine industry remains resolute.
A storied British yard breathes life back into classic yachts, including a few war heroes
As the calendar turns to a new year, industry leaders across key segments say they’re focused on fundamentals to make 2026 better than 2025
Global trade lanes continue to expand and shift amid tariffs and geopolitical tensions, a DHL report finds
Editor Gary Reich spoke with the head of the Volvo Penta Marine Business
Expanding access and modernizing policy for boating’s future are key priorities
For many reasons, this must be the year our industry reinvents the dealership business model
With another decline in consumer confidence, The Conference Board said buyers appear to be more cautious about plans for big-ticket items
Affordability still worries customers, who seem more interested in used boats than new ones
With model year 2026 underway, boat shows get in gear
Despite facing constant macroeconomic headwinds and uncertainty, the marine industry remains resolute.
A storied British yard breathes life back into classic yachts, including a few war heroes
As the calendar turns to a new year, industry leaders across key segments say they’re focused on fundamentals to make 2026 better than 2025
Global trade lanes continue to expand and shift amid tariffs and geopolitical tensions, a DHL report finds
Editor Gary Reich spoke with the head of the Volvo Penta Marine Business
Expanding access and modernizing policy for boating’s future are key priorities
For many reasons, this must be the year our industry reinvents the dealership business model
