In the inaugural issue of The Real Economy, Canada, RSM Chief Economist Joseph Brusuelas closely examines the primary drivers of growth for 2019, which include modest consumer spending, government expenditures, and an economy bolstered by an increase in business investment. … READ MORE >
The Real Economy, April edition, is out now!
In this month’s issue of The Real Economy, RSM Chief Economist Joe Brusuelas assesses the rising risks of delayed trade agreements on middle market businesses and takes a closer look at the impact of steel and aluminum tariffs. … READ MORE >
RSM’s Brusuelas tells CNBC less than zero chance of Fed rate hike in 2019
RSM Chief Economist Joe Brusuelas on Tuesday discussed the Federal Reserve’s economic policy plan for 2019 with CNBC’s Steve Liesman. Brusuelas says there’s a less than zero chance the Fed will raise rates in the remainder of the year. … READ MORE >
RSM’s Joe Brusuelas talks GDP and economic outlook with Bloomberg radio
Despite a slowing economy, RSM Chief Economist Joe Brusuelas tells Bloomberg radio that “a recession is just not in the cards this year” unless the administration or the Federal Reserve “makes a major mistake.” … READ MORE >
Section 232 automotive tariffs and their impact on Europe
Under section 232 of The Trade Expansion Act of 1962, The Trump administration has the authority to impose tariffs on automotive imports from the UK, the European Union and Asia. RSM’s chief economist discusses their impact on the European economy. … READ MORE >
Brexit and the middle market: What comes next?
RSM Chief Economist Joe Brusuelas gives an update on the outlook for middle market companies following the UK’s planned departure from the European Union. … READ MORE >
RSM US Middle Market Business Index tumbles in Q1–Joe Brusuelas decodes the drop
Joe Brusuelas explains what’s behind the drop in the first quarter RSM US Middle Market Business Index and how middle market businesses can prepare for an uncertain economic outlook. … READ MORE >
Cyberthreats for middle market companies are increasing–RSM MMBI Survey
Unauthorized users will attempt to access proprietary data at more than half of the middle market businesses polled by the proprietary RSM US Middle Market Business Index survey in the first quarter—up significantly from 47 percent in 2018—illustrating that companies continue to battle the moving target of cyberthreats afflicting organizations of all sizes. … READ MORE >
The March edition of The Real Economy is out now
In the March issue of The Real Economy, we assess the impact of Brexit on the UK economy with our new RSM Brexit Stress Index. In addition, we provide a first glimpse of new data from the upcoming RSM US Middle Market Business Index survey on cybersecurity, and our monthly outlook for real GDP. … READ MORE >
Brexit’s impact on currency movement: RSM’s chief economist explores this topic
RSM US Chief Economist Joe Brusuelas discusses the impact of Brexit on the British pound with Simon Hart, RSM UK lead Brexit partner. … READ MORE >