A PESTEL analysis is a framework or tool used by marketers to analyze and monitor the macro-environmental (external marketing environment) factors that have an impact on an organization, company, or industry. It examines the Political, Economic, Social, Technological, Environmental, and Legal factors in the external environment. A PESTEL analysis is used to identify threats and weaknesses which are used in a SWOT analysis.

Economic:

Labor Market Information - Connecticut Department of Labor

Bureau of Labor Statistics Economy at a Glance

Technological

trendhunter.com

trendwatching.com

Political and Legal: 

Consumer Products Safety Commission

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