The RSM US Financial Conditions Index remains more than 0.2 standard deviations below normal. This is a indication that investors are requiring additional compensation for the risk of lending and the increased cost of investing in an environment of heightened uncertainty. … READ MORE >
RSM US Financial Conditions Index
FOMC preview: Powell caught in the crossfire
Next Wednesday’s meeting of the Federal Open Market Committee will result in the central bank hiking its policy rate by 25 basis points to a range of between 0.25% and 0.5%. … READ MORE >
As global tensions rise, RSM US Financial Conditions Index deteriorates
Our composite RSM U.S. Financial Conditions Index is falling, reaching nearly one standard deviation below zero as the situation in Ukraine continues to threaten trade and global financial stability. … READ MORE >
RSM US Financial Conditions Index shows ebbing confidence
Our composite RSM US Financial Conditions Index opened Tuesday at negative 0.2 standard deviations below zero. Although not significantly different from normal levels of risk, the overall trend shows a loss of confidence and increased volatility. … READ MORE >
RSM US Financial Conditions Index tightens amid rising tensions
The RSM US Financial Conditions Index reached neutral at the end of last week and turned negative on Tuesday’s news that Russia would formalize its control of Russian-speaking parts of Ukraine. … READ MORE >
RSM US Financial Conditions Index: A move toward normal
After nearly two years of extreme accommodation in the financial markets, the RSM US Financial Conditions index eased to 0.96 standard deviations above neutral—a sign that markets are starting to price in more risk. … 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 >