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 >
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 >
America’s real economy in 2024: A webinar from RSM US and the U.S. Chamber of Commerce
Interest rates, inflation, access to capital, the regulatory environment and the rapidly changing global economy are all having a distinct impact on the middle market and America's real economy. How can senior executives at middle market businesses make sense of it all? Join RSM Chief Economist Joe ... READ MORE >
Financial conditions and the cost of doing business: A webinar from RSM US and the U.S. Chamber of Commerce
Rising interest rates have taken a toll on the middle market businesses that make up America's real economy. Yet demand for labor remains strong, consumers continue to spend and inflation is easing. How to make sense of the cross-currents in America's real economy? Join RSM Chief Economist Joe ... READ MORE >
Economic headwinds and your business: A webinar from RSM US and the U.S. Chamber of Commerce
American middle market businesses are facing a rapidly changing economic and political landscape, from raising the nation's debt ceiling to tightening credit conditions and persistent inflation. How to make sense of it all? Join RSM Chief Economist Joe Brusuelas and U.S. Chamber of ... READ MORE >
Rising risk and your business: A webinar from RSM US and the U.S. Chamber of Commerce
American middle market businesses are facing fraught times, characterized by tightening financial conditions, a shortage of workers and rising political tensions. How to make sense of it all? Join RSM Chief Economist Joe Brusuelas and U.S. Chamber of Commerce Executive Vice President Neil Bradley ... READ MORE >
President Biden’s 2023 budget: New and old tax proposals require perspective—and awareness
Key takeaways from RSM’s analysis of the tax proposals in President Biden’s 2023 budget proposal: The budget proposal and its proposed tax changes amount to an aspirational list; they are not drafted legislation. Proposed international tax reforms show commitment to implementing the OECD minimum ... READ MORE >
RSM UK launches Middle Market Business Index
RSM UK on Tuesday launched the Middle Market Business Index (MMBI), the first of its kind index to focus solely on middle market businesses in the UK. The index follows the development of a similar reading -- the RSM US Middle Market Business Index -- in the United States, which has been active for more ... READ MORE >
Reimagining the workforce for the digital age: An RSM and U.S. Chamber discussion
Click to watch the webcast As the pandemic has convulsed America’s real economy, middle market businesses have had to contend with profound changes to their workforces, said Joseph Brusuelas, chief economist of RSM US, and Neil Bradley, chief policy officer of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce. The ... READ MORE >