The dollar’s recent five-month appreciation versus the euro appears to have topped out, reversing the dollar’s move toward parity. … READ MORE >
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Quantum of solace: Inflation cools ahead of tariff-induced price increases
Service inflation and rents, though, are still advancing a well above 4%, which in conjunction with slowing growth does not bode well for the economy … READ MORE >
Large health systems eye growth, cost management, strategic partnerships
The theme of growth in revenue and admissions was prevalent among some of the largest publicly traded health systems as they posted their earnings announcements recently. … READ MORE >
Market minute: The policy determinants of the rising euro
The euro is poised to appreciate against the dollar as the continent loosens fiscal restraints to rebuild its defenses. … READ MORE >
Job openings rise above expectations in January
The quit rate, a proxy for labor demand, rose in January, indicating that workers were in a stronger bargaining position as demand increased. … READ MORE >
Market minute: Risk of stagnation, stagflation and slower growth
Despite the trading community pricing in three rate cuts this year, employment, wage and inflation data imply a Fed that may be reluctant to reduce rates into an economy that is slowing amid sticky inflation. … READ MORE >
Join a discussion on the economy with RSM and U.S. Chamber of Commerce
Join RSM US Chief Economist Joe Brusuelas and U.S. Chamber of Commerce Executive Vice President Neil Bradley as they discuss the latest economic trends affecting middle market businesses. … READ MORE >
Staffing firms emphasize digital transformation, growth and efficiency on Q4 earnings calls
The staffing and recruitment industry is undergoing significant changes as companies adapt to evolving market conditions and technological advancements. … READ MORE >
Market minute: Concern over government shutdown showing up in money markets
The one-month T-bill rate of 4.29% is now below the 4.30% three-month rate and about to breach the Federal Reserve’s repo-facility award rate of 4.25%. … READ MORE >
The risk of an inventory correction is rising
Producers and wholesalers have prepared for higher tariffs by buying goods in advance, which is creating the conditions for a modest inventory correction should demand slow. … READ MORE >