{"id":24564,"date":"2025-12-12T19:44:58","date_gmt":"2025-12-12T23:44:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.red94.net\/news\/chapman-university-predicts-virtually-zero-job-growth-in-orange-county-for-2026-heres-what-economists-say-about-tariffs\/"},"modified":"2025-12-12T19:45:22","modified_gmt":"2025-12-12T23:45:22","slug":"32885-chapman-university-forecasts-sluggish-2026-economy-as-tariffs-loom-predicts-virt","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.red94.net\/news\/32885-chapman-university-forecasts-sluggish-2026-economy-as-tariffs-loom-predicts-virt\/","title":{"rendered":"Chapman University predicts virtually zero job growth in Orange County for 2026, here&#8217;s what economists say about tariffs"},"content":{"rendered":"<p style='font-size:1.1em;font-weight:500;line-height:1.6;margin-bottom:20px'>Chapman University&#8217;s economists released their <b>48th annual economic forecast<\/b> on <b>December 11, 2025<\/b>, painting a cautious picture for 2026 as <b>tariffs loom<\/b> and economic growth slows. The report predicts virtually no job growth in <b>Orange County<\/b>, with the broader <b>U.S. economy<\/b> expected to expand at a sluggish <b>2.0% rate<\/b>.<\/p>\n<div style='background:#f9f9f9;padding:20px;border-left:4px solid #e74c3c;margin:25px 0'>\n<h3 style='margin-top:0'>\ud83d\udd25 Quick Facts<\/h3>\n<ul style='margin:10px 0;padding-left:20px'>\n<li><b>Real GDP growth projected at 2.0%<\/b> for 2026, compared to 1.8% in 2025<\/li>\n<li><b>Orange County job growth forecast:<\/b> Only <b>0.3%<\/b> increase, translating to approximately <b>62,000 new jobs<\/b><\/li>\n<li><b>Tariffs described<\/b> as the highest in nearly a century, threatening business growth and consumer spending<\/li>\n<li><b>Mortgage rates expected to decline<\/b> from 6.6% in 2025 to 5.6% in 2026, potentially boosting housing<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<h2>Chapman&#8217;s Pessimistic View: No &#8220;Gangbuster Year&#8221; Ahead<\/h2>\n<p><b>Dr. Jim Doti<\/b>, <b>President Emeritus<\/b> of <b>Chapman University<\/b>, characterized 2026 as showing no signs of a strong economic rebound. The forecast suggests that without the drag from tariffs, economic conditions would be considerably stronger. California&#8217;s weak job growth looks set to persist throughout 2026 as businesses reassess expansion plans.<\/p>\n<p>The <b>A. Gary Anderson Center for Economic Research<\/b> at <b>Chapman<\/b> highlighted that high taxes and tariff uncertainty are pushing some businesses and higher-earning residents to lower-cost states. This brain drain threatens long-term competitiveness in the region.<\/p>\n<h2>Orange County Facing Minimal Job Creation<\/h2>\n<p>The forecast delivers particularly sobering news for <b>Orange County<\/b>. With only a <b>0.3% job growth rate<\/b> projected, the region will add just <b>62,000 new jobs<\/b> throughout 2026. This represents a continuation of the weak labor market that plagued California in 2025. For context, typical years see more robust employment gains.<\/p>\n<p>The stagnant job growth reflects broader concerns about business confidence. Tariff policies, combined with high state and local taxes, create headwinds for hiring. Sectors that rely heavily on imported goods face particular pressure.<\/p>\n<table style='width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;margin:20px 0'>\n<tr style='background:#f4f4f4'>\n<td style='padding:12px;border:1px solid #ddd;font-weight:bold'>Economic Indicator<\/td>\n<td style='padding:12px;border:1px solid #ddd;font-weight:bold'>2025 Actual \/ Expected<\/td>\n<td style='padding:12px;border:1px solid #ddd;font-weight:bold'>2026 Forecast<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style='padding:12px;border:1px solid #ddd'><b>U.S. Real GDP Growth<\/b><\/td>\n<td style='padding:12px;border:1px solid #ddd'>1.8%<\/td>\n<td style='padding:12px;border:1px solid #ddd'>2.0%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style='background:#f9f9f9'>\n<td style='padding:12px;border:1px solid #ddd'><b>Orange County Job Growth<\/b><\/td>\n<td style='padding:12px;border:1px solid #ddd'>0.38%<\/td>\n<td style='padding:12px;border:1px solid #ddd'>0.3%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style='padding:12px;border:1px solid #ddd'><b>Mortgage Rates<\/b><\/td>\n<td style='padding:12px;border:1px solid #ddd'>6.6% (avg)<\/td>\n<td style='padding:12px;border:1px solid #ddd'>5.6% (projected)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style='background:#f9f9f9'>\n<td style='padding:12px;border:1px solid #ddd'><b>California Job Growth<\/b><\/td>\n<td style='padding:12px;border:1px solid #ddd'>Weak \/ Negative<\/td>\n<td style='padding:12px;border:1px solid #ddd'>Continues to Weaken<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table>\n<h2>Tariffs: The Biggest Threat to Economic Recovery<\/h2>\n<p>The <b>Chapman forecast<\/b> identifies <b>Trump tariffs<\/b> as a critical headwind for 2026. Described as &#8220;the highest in nearly a century,&#8221; these tariffs could substantially weigh on businesses that depend on overseas supply chains and imports. Consumer prices may rise, reducing purchasing power and dampening economic activity.<\/p>\n<p>If tariffs remain in place or expand further, the forecast suggests the economy could perform even worse than the modest 2.0% growth projection. <b>Doti<\/b> specifically noted that without tariff impacts, economic growth would be &#8220;much stronger.&#8221;<\/p>\n<h2>Housing Market Shows Mixed Signals Despite Rate Improvements<\/h2>\n<p>One bright spot in the <b>Chapman forecast<\/b> centers on residential real estate. Declining mortgage rates offer hope for a housing recovery in 2026. The average rate is expected to drop from <b>6.6% in 2025 to 5.6% in 2026<\/b>, potentially unlocking demand from buyers priced out at higher rates. This rate decline could spur meaningful increases in home sales volumes.<\/p>\n<p>However, housing affordability remains challenged in expensive markets like <b>Orange County<\/b>, where property prices remain elevated. Lower rates help, but don&#8217;t fully solve the affordability crisis for first-time homebuyers.<\/p>\n<blockquote style='border-left:4px solid #3498db;padding-left:20px;margin:25px 0;font-style:italic;color:#555'><p>\n&#8220;Our forecast calls for California&#8217;s weak job growth to continue into 2026, with the overall economic environment remaining constrained by tariff uncertainty and state tax policies.&#8221;\n<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p style='font-size:0.9em;color:#666;margin-top:-15px'>\u2014 <b>Dr. Jim Doti<\/b>, President Emeritus, Chapman University<\/p>\n<h2>What Does This Mean for Southern California Businesses and Workers?<\/h2>\n<p>For <b>Southern California<\/b> workers and business leaders, the <b>Chapman forecast<\/b> signals caution. Limited job creation means tighter labor markets where candidates have fewer choices. Wage pressure could ease, and unemployment may drift higher as companies prioritize cost containment over expansion.<\/p>\n<p>Businesses should prepare for a lower-growth environment. Companies heavily dependent on imports will face cost pressures from tariffs, making operational efficiency critical. Real estate developers may see modest housing demand recovery, but employment constraints could limit overall transaction volumes and appreciation rates.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n<p>The <b>Chapman Economic Forecast<\/b>, celebrated for its historically accurate projections on <b>GDP growth<\/b>, <b>unemployment<\/b>, and <b>housing trends<\/b>, has guided <b>Southern California<\/b> business planning for nearly five decades. This year&#8217;s pessimistic outlook underscores the need for business leaders to adjust expectations and strategies accordingly.<\/p>\n<h3>Sources<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><b>Orange County Register<\/b> &#8211; Chapman economist sees &#8216;no gangbuster year&#8217; in 2026<\/li>\n<li><b>Los Angeles Times<\/b> &#8211; California unemployment rises in September as forecast predicts slow jobs growth<\/li>\n<li><b>Yahoo Finance<\/b> &#8211; Chapman University Economic Forecast Reveals What&#8217;s Ahead in 2026<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"author":23,"featured_media":24563,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"schema_org_data":"{\"@context\":\"https:\/\/schema.org\",\"@graph\":[{\"@type\":\"Person\",\"name\":\"Dr. Jim Doti\"},{\"@type\":\"Place\",\"name\":\"Orange County\",\"description\":\"city\"},{\"@type\":\"Place\",\"name\":\"U.S.\",\"description\":\"country\"}]}","_extracted_celebrities":null,"_extracted_movies":"","_extracted_places":null,"_extracted_videos":"","_last_enrichment_date":"2025-12-12 19:45:45","footnotes":""},"categories":[391],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-24564","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-business-finance","generate-columns","tablet-grid-50","mobile-grid-100","grid-parent","grid-33"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v27.0 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>Chapman University predicts virtually zero job growth in Orange County for 2026, here&#039;s what economists say about tariffs<\/title>\n<meta name=\"robots\" content=\"index, follow, max-snippet:-1, max-image-preview:large, max-video-preview:-1\" \/>\n<link rel=\"canonical\" href=\"https:\/\/www.red94.net\/news\/32885-chapman-university-forecasts-sluggish-2026-economy-as-tariffs-loom-predicts-virt\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:locale\" content=\"en_US\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:type\" content=\"article\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:title\" content=\"Chapman University predicts virtually zero job growth in Orange County for 2026, here&#039;s what economists say about tariffs\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:description\" content=\"&hellip;\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:url\" content=\"https:\/\/www.red94.net\/news\/32885-chapman-university-forecasts-sluggish-2026-economy-as-tariffs-loom-predicts-virt\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:site_name\" content=\"Red94\" \/>\n<meta property=\"article:published_time\" content=\"2025-12-12T23:44:58+00:00\" \/>\n<meta property=\"article:modified_time\" content=\"2025-12-12T23:45:22+00:00\" \/>\n<meta name=\"author\" content=\"Patrick Graham\" \/>\n<meta name=\"twitter:card\" content=\"summary_large_image\" \/>\n<meta name=\"twitter:label1\" content=\"Written by\" \/>\n\t<meta name=\"twitter:data1\" content=\"Patrick Graham\" \/>\n\t<meta name=\"twitter:label2\" content=\"Est. reading time\" \/>\n\t<meta name=\"twitter:data2\" content=\"3 minutes\" \/>\n<script type=\"application\/ld+json\" class=\"yoast-schema-graph\">{\"@context\":\"https:\/\/schema.org\",\"@graph\":[{\"@type\":\"Article\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/www.red94.net\/news\/32885-chapman-university-forecasts-sluggish-2026-economy-as-tariffs-loom-predicts-virt\/#article\",\"isPartOf\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/www.red94.net\/news\/32885-chapman-university-forecasts-sluggish-2026-economy-as-tariffs-loom-predicts-virt\/\"},\"author\":{\"name\":\"Patrick Graham\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/www.red94.net\/news\/#\/schema\/person\/a87cd0001445db88250833ec7b7ce9a9\"},\"headline\":\"Chapman University predicts virtually zero job growth in Orange County for 2026, here&#8217;s what economists say about tariffs\",\"datePublished\":\"2025-12-12T23:44:58+00:00\",\"dateModified\":\"2025-12-12T23:45:22+00:00\",\"mainEntityOfPage\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/www.red94.net\/news\/32885-chapman-university-forecasts-sluggish-2026-economy-as-tariffs-loom-predicts-virt\/\"},\"wordCount\":705,\"commentCount\":0,\"publisher\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/www.red94.net\/news\/#organization\"},\"image\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/www.red94.net\/news\/32885-chapman-university-forecasts-sluggish-2026-economy-as-tariffs-loom-predicts-virt\/#primaryimage\"},\"thumbnailUrl\":\"https:\/\/www.red94.net\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/67091-chapman-university-forecasts-sluggish-2026-economy-as-tariffs-loom-predicts-virt.jpg.png\",\"articleSection\":[\"Business &amp; 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