The March 29 deadline for Britain's exit from the European Union, known as Brexit, is fast approaching. Meanwhile, the future of business relationships with the U.K. hangs in the balance. RSM US Chief Economist Joseph Brusuelas is betting on an extension, despite assurances from Prime Minister Theresa ... READ MORE >
Real GDP index points to sub-2 percent growth–The Real Economy
Real GDP growth in the U.S. economy continues to point to a return to below-2 percent growth during the next two years, according to a report in the February edition of The Real Economy. After a year of above-average growth, RSM projections assume that growth rates of the economic indicators included ... READ MORE >
What does the yield curve tell us about the economy?
The yield curve -- that chart line that plots the yields (interest rates) across different contract lengths (months, years, etc.) for a similar bond contract - tells economists much about the future direction of the economy. Does a flattening yield curve signal an impending recession? Don't jump to ... READ MORE >
Europe’s take on data privacy is spilling into the U.S.: Find out why in The Real Economy
The European Union's General Data Protection Regulation--better known as GDPR--stipulates tight controls for companies handling the consumer data of EU residents. U.S. companies, already challenged by these rules, are now seeing similar controls crop up in the United States, with California leading the ... READ MORE >
What to watch in uncertain times–Joe Brusuelas talks with ACG Global
What do the slowing economy and the ongoing trade dispute with China mean for middle market companies in the U.S.? RSM US Chief Economist Joe Brusuelas recently sat down with Kathryn Mulligan of ACG Global's Middle Market Growth magazine for a podcast that looks at these issues, along with economic policy ... READ MORE >