Bank Director’s 2025 Acquire or Be Acquired conference in January brought professionals from financial institutions together for an update on the economic landscape and to identify opportunities for growth and innovation. RSM attended the conference and was one of its sponsors. Here are the top themes ... READ MORE >
Post-election outlook: A webinar from RSM US and U.S. Chamber of Commerce
With the results of the election now in, investors and firm managers are looking ahead to the policies of a second Trump administration and a changed Congress. Join RSM US Chief Economist Joe Brusuelas and U.S. Chamber of Commerce Executive Vice President Neil Bradley as they discuss the economic ... READ MORE >
The Fed nears a pivot: A webinar from RSM US and the U.S. Chamber of Commerce
With inflation easing and the labor market cooling, the Federal Reserve has signaled that it is poised to cut interest rates. But for how long, and what will the economy look like if the Fed follows through? Join RSM US Chief Economist Joe Brusuelas and U.S. Chamber of Commerce Executive Vice President ... READ MORE >
The case for rate cuts: Read our chief economist’s op-ed in Barron’s
With inflation coming under control around the world, major central banks have embarked on a shift in monetary policy to spur demand and foster economic growth, In the past two days, the Bank of Canada and European Central Bank kicked off this regime change with the announcements of 25 basis-point ... READ MORE >
Defense tech Q4 earnings calls focus on innovation, balancing risk
Defense technology companies are positioning themselves to capitalize on the anticipated passage of a proposed tax relief bill related to research and development (R&D). Companies also seek to balance contracting risk by selectively bidding on requests for proposals (RFPs) and shifting the industry ... READ MORE >
RSM’s prescient forecast for today’s strong economy
The American economy this year has been a story of strength and resilience that would have been hard to imagine a year ago. Easing inflation, a robust labor market and surging productivity are all fueling growth that is expected to continue throughout the year. In a recent wide-ranging conversation, ... READ MORE >
Space companies benefiting from rising demand and focus on efficiency, executives say
During fourth-quarter earnings calls, executives in the space industry discussed three levers they are pulling to create business value—sales, operating efficiency and investment. Quarterly sales expanded in the sector, benefiting from increased global demand. At the same time, companies improved ... READ MORE >
One year later: 5 areas of regulatory focus since 2023 bank failures
In the aftermath of the liquidity-related bank failures in March 2023, regulatory agencies and leaders have released numerous statements, including reviews of the failures, updates on supervisory expectations and calls for additional regulation. A few common threads emerged in these statements in the ... READ MORE >
The Fed at an inflection point: A webinar from RSM US and U.S. Chamber of Commerce
After two years of tightening monetary policy to restore price stability, the Federal Reserve is at an inflection point as it considers interest rate cuts. With inflation easing and the labor market showing signs of softening, the Fed has signaled that it intends to cut rates three times this ... READ MORE >
Q3 earnings roundup: Defense tech companies take balanced approach
Defense technology companies continue to face headwinds due to inflationary pressures, increased interest rates and supply chain disruptions. But demand is increasing due to geopolitical risks and national security concerns. During third-quarter earnings calls, defense tech executives highlighted their ... READ MORE >