Economic and market trends for business leaders
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Middle Market Business Index
The need for qualified personnel—and the challenge of attracting them
A tight labor market should compel middle market companies to find new and innovative ways to attract and retain talent.
The Real Economy
The Real Economy: Volume 58
In this issue, we examine the auto industry’s challenges, middle market business sentiment, media sector retransmission fees and tariffs.
Monthly Market Commentary
Trade rhetoric and Brexit were top of mind in August
Trade rhetoric and Brexit concerns continued to be front of mind for investors amid underwhelming economic data.
Weekly market commentary
Inverted yield curves: What the headlines miss
Recent investor headlines have focused heavily on the inversion of the U.S. yield curve. What’s the real story for investors?
2019 mid-year market outlook update: Investors on edge
U.S. economic slowdown occurred as tax policy benefits diminished; slumping exports and lower emerging markets investment contributed, too.
Federal Reserve holds, signals possible cut(s) at June meeting
At June’s FOMC meeting the Federal Reserve left the target federal funds range unchanged, but signaled possible rate cuts in coming months.
