Economic and market trends for business leaders
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Middle Market Business Index
RSM US Middle Market Business Index remains robust
The RSM US MMBI eased to a still-robust reading of 134.5 in the second quarter, down slightly from a high of 136.7 three months earlier.
The Real Economy
The Real Economy: Volume 43
In this issue, we examine the case for a US/UK free trade agreement, technology investments, and the impact of tariffs on Canadian lumber.
Monthly Market Commentary
Increased interest rates and other economic news in June
The Federal Reserve raised rates in June while the European Central Bank plans to end the bond buying program.
Weekly market commentary
U.S. labor market: Few fireworks in robust June jobs report
Trade, automation and transport are important labor market areas to watch going forward for middle market businesses.
Momentous Fed meeting: Policymakers face narrowing margin for error
This week’s Federal Open Market Committee meeting is a major economic event that will set in motion a series of monetary policy decisions.
Labor market sizzles: Unemployment rate matches 48-year low
The U.S. economy continued to add jobs at a sizzling pace in May as the unemployment rate declined to 3.8 percent.
