Download the full report. The Federal Reserve faces a difficult task in fulfilling the two mandates it has been given by Congress: Achieving full employment while keeping inflation in check. In this month’s issue of The Real Economy, our chief economist, Joe Brusuelas, examines how the Fed, with ... 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. He also examines the impact of rising gasoline prices, which are pinching consumers' wallets just in time ... 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," writes RSM Chief Economist Joe Brusuelas in the April edition of ... READ MORE >
RSM launches Canadian edition of The Real Economy
The Real Economy has expanded its reach with a new Canadian edition. 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 ... READ MORE >
The March edition of The Real Economy is out now
The prospect of Britain’s departure from the European Union has created uncertainty in the economy and volatility in financial markets. Disruptions to the UK supply chain—a system built over decades within a European common market—will ultimately create losses for consumers through higher prices and ... READ MORE >