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Midyear update on the middle market economy

Join RSM US Chief Economist Joe Brusuelas and U.S. Chamber of Commerce Executive Vice President Neil Bradley as they discuss the economic outlook and what middle market companies should anticipate in the coming months.

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Q1 2024 Middle Market Business Index (MMBI)

RSM US Middle Market Business Index shows a sustained expansion

Key findings:

  • The MMBI eased slightly to 130.8 from 132.3 at the close of last year.
  • Nearly two-thirds of executives said they expect an improvement in economic conditions over the next six months.
  • Sixty-seven percent said they anticipate an improvement in both net earnings and revenues later this year.

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The Real Economy Blog

The Real Economy Blog was developed to provide timely economic insights about the middle market economy. It is offered as a complement to RSM’s macroeconomic thought leadership, including The Real Economy monthly publication and the proprietary RSM US Middle Market Business Index (MMBI).

The voice of the middle market

Middle market organizations, which make up the “real economy,” are too big to be small and too small to be big. They have distinct challenges and opportunities around resources, labor, technology, innovation, regulation and more.