Ideas & Insights

Government transfers from the end-of-year fiscal aid package were the primary catalyst for the increase in income and jump in spending.

Middle market companies saw a sharp uptick in cyberattacks in the past year, according to an RSM US Middle Market Business Index survey.

The volume and dollar value of public listings went on a tear last year as private companies took advantage of a bullish stock market.

Businesses have the opportunity to accelerate opportunities and provide a more equitable working environment in light of the pandemic.

The Biden administration clearly intends to err on the side of a return to full employment as soon as possible.

We examine government transfers, bridging the return to full employment, gender wealth parity, SPACs and capital markets, and cyberthreats.

Business sentiment among middle market executives rose in the first quarter 2021, according to the current Middle Market Business Index.

Despite the challenges of the most intense phase of the pandemic, sentiment among middle market business executives rose in January.

Companies across the entire industrial space should assess what low interest rates mean for potential strategic investments

While global economic activity increased in late 2020, the pace of recovery may be poised to moderate sequentially.

From IT architecture to ESG issues, digital transformation is central to each of the key manufacturing trends RSM has identified.

We explore strategic investing, growth, aid, Biden’s tax plan, OPEC’s impact, and health care and life sciences deal flow.

According to recent data, gas prices for consumers peaked in late 2018 as the global manufacturing recession took hold.

The ambitious plan addresses the public health crisis, pandemic economy damage and the rollout of a national vaccination program.

A confluence of recent events has set the stage for a significant increase in fiscal outlays this year that will boost growth in the economy

A confluence of events and policy shifts has coalesced into a unique opportunity for middle market firms to make strategic investments.

Report explores the expectations of senior executives at middle market businesses as the Biden administration takes over.

To be successful, middle market organizations need to start thinking about how to further operationalize their collaboration.

The RSM US Middle Market Business Index registered 121.2 in December, down only modestly from 123 in November.

We examine the current aid package, racial equity, wages, the vaccine and senior housing, manufacturing and trade, and remote work trends.