In this month’s issue of The Real Economy, our chief economist, Joe Brusuelas, examines how the Fed, with inflation on the rise, is trying to strike a balance between maintaining price stability and full employment. … READ MORE >
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Time to get real on GDP and gasoline prices–read The Real Economy
In this issue of The Real Economy, RSM Chief Economist Joe Brusuelas reviews leading indicators of economic activity as the United States heads into the late innings of this current business cycle. … READ MORE >
The impact of auto tariffs–The Real Economy explores
On Feb. 17, the U.S. Commerce Department began an investigation under section 232 of the Trade Expansion Act of 1962 into whether there are national security implications tied to $360 billion in auto imports, including vehicles and parts. If the result leads to a 25 percent tariff on those import, it would be equivalent to a $90 billion tax on U.S. producers and consumers. … READ MORE >
RSM launches Canadian edition of The Real Economy
In the inaugural issue of The Real Economy, Canada, RSM Chief Economist Joseph Brusuelas closely examines the primary drivers of growth for 2019, which include modest consumer spending, government expenditures, and an economy bolstered by an increase in business investment. … READ MORE >
The March edition of The Real Economy is out now
In the March issue of The Real Economy, we assess the impact of Brexit on the UK economy with our new RSM Brexit Stress Index. In addition, we provide a first glimpse of new data from the upcoming RSM US Middle Market Business Index survey on cybersecurity, and our monthly outlook for real GDP. … READ MORE >