The RSM US Manufacturing Outlook Index declined in March to 1.8 standard deviations below the levels of activity that would normally be expected, reflecting sluggish activity across the production sector in general and the problems at Boeing in particular. Only the Philadelphia region offered signs ... READ MORE >
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5 things to know in life sciences: Week of March 25, 2024
Each week we highlight five things affecting the life sciences industry. Here’s the latest. FDA issues warnings on plastic syringes from China According to MedTech Dive, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration has issued three warning letters as part of its investigation into plastic syringes made in ... READ MORE >
Federal Reserve’s policy path points to a rate cut in June
Our modified Taylor Rule implies that the federal funds policy rate should be reduced to a range between 4.75% and 5% in the near term which underscores our call for the Federal Reserve to reduce its policy rate at the June meeting. Given our forecast of a modest 2.1% pace of growth this year, a cut in ... 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 >
Regulations and rate cuts to drive renewable energy growth
As renewable energy projects contend with volatile energy markets, battles over permits and a challenging investment climate, it’s easy to lose sight of the progress that is being made in the transition away from fossil fuels. Sustained investment in renewables continues, despite the hurdles, and ... READ MORE >
How Legos can offer a lesson in addressing Canada’s housing crunch
Canada’s housing supply has faced chronic shortages in recent years as households and the economy are held back by a lack of available and affordable places to live. Many proposals have been offered, from overhauling regulations to bolstering financial incentives. But one factor often gets ... READ MORE >
U.S. economy remained resilient in first quarter amid signs of future softening
The American economy continued to show resilience in the first quarter though signs of softening in the future emerged, according to data on durable goods and consumer confidence released Tuesday. In perhaps the most significant development on inflation, housing prices, a sticking point in the ... READ MORE >
Health care’s challenge: Navigating the impact of a cyberattack rocking the industry
Some providers and physician groups are facing an existential cash flow crisis as the problems pile up due to the recent cyberattack on Change Healthcare, one of the world’s largest health care clearinghouses for medical claims transactions. Outcomes of this event could disrupt health care transactions ... 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 >