Policymakers, firm managers and investors should anticipate a significant fiscal narrowing for both public and private actors in the post-pandemic period. … READ MORE >
financial conditions
Financial conditions update: Rising risks and tightening markets
Despite a strong bounce in U.S. financial markets following better-than-anticipated inflation data for October, financial conditions remain tight. … READ MORE >
Changes in Fed policy and their impact on the economy
The Federal Reserve’s changes to short-term interest rates will affect the stock of money, which directly determines the direction of the real economy, output and employment. … READ MORE >
Bond market update: Inflation’s toll on returns, investment and growth
Inflation is now the most significant factor in investment decisions. Until the Federal Reserve creates the conditions approximating price stability, the economy will remain at risk. … READ MORE >
RSM US Financial Conditions Index: Risk aversion returns
The RSM US Financial Conditions Index is now more than 1.20 standard deviations below normal as losses in the equity market pile up, volatility increases and credit spreads widen in the bond market. … READ MORE >
RSM Canada Financial Conditions Index shows the return of risk
Risk is being reintroduced into Canada’s financial markets as investment decisions and monetary policy begin to pivot from interest rates at the zero bound. … READ MORE >
RSM US Financial Conditions Index: Setting the stage for sustained growth
In its current reading, the RSM US Financial Conditions Index indicates a level of accommodation that is more than 1.4 standard deviations above normal. … READ MORE >
The new RSM US Financial Conditions Index shows a favorable investment climate
Financial conditions in the United States continue to be highly favorable for investment despite the recent rise in some asset classes, according to the new RSM US Financial Conditions Index. … READ MORE >