MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Bankers Association (WBA) has compiled eight sector-specific reports by industry experts to offer insights into what lies ahead for Wisconsin’s economy in 2026. The reports — available online — include insights from:
- Rose Oswald Poels, Wisconsin Bankers Association,
- Robb Kahl, Construction Business Group,
- Bradley Uken, Wisconsin Farm Bureau Federation,
- Mike Semmann, Wisconsin Grocers Association,
- Kyle O’Brien, Wisconsin Hospital Association,
- Kurt Bauer, Wisconsin Manufacturers & Commerce,
- Tom Larson, Wisconsin REALTORS® Association, and
- Tom Still, Wisconsin Technology Council.
In her report, WBA President and CEO Rose Oswald Poels highlights the stability of Wisconsin’s banking industry while expressing concern over policy uncertainty and tariff disruptions. “Wisconsin banks have a strong earnings and capital foundation heading into the new year,” she says, “which will allow them to effectively respond to the evolving needs of the state’s businesses, households and communities.”
