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Fed signals end of rate hikes and projects cuts in 2024

Fed signals end of rate hikes and projects cuts in 2024

The Federal Reserve signaled at its meeting on Wednesday that it is done raising its policy rate and is poised to reduce it by 75 basis points next year to support the expanding economy.
Major regulatory change on the horizon for financial institutions

Major regulatory change on the horizon for financial institutions

Major regulatory change is on the horizon for financial institutions, including new liquidity and capital requirement rules.
Resilient U.S. economy grows 4.9% in third quarter

Resilient U.S. economy grows 4.9% in third quarter

A resilient American economy continued to defy expectations by growing at a 4.9% pace in the third quarter because of one-time factors inside the consumption channel and because of sustained gains in U.S. labor dynamics and modest real income gains.
Falling jobless claims, existing home sales offer mixed economic picture

Falling jobless claims, existing home sales offer mixed economic picture

The mixed signals from Thursday's data on initial jobless claims and existing home sales added to an economic picture that resembles a soft landing.
U.S. July jobs report: Gradual and orderly cooling in the labor market

U.S. July jobs report: Gradual and orderly cooling in the labor market

The 187,000 net change in total employment and a 3.5% unemployment rate in July show cooling demand by firms as the economy grows near its 1.8% long-term trend.
U.S. inventories are growing at twice the rate of sales

U.S. inventories are growing at twice the rate of sales

The surge in inventories raises the risk that firms will be caught with excess supplies just as demand begins to slow down this year.
How high will interest rates go?

How high will interest rates go?

We expect the Fed to raise its policy rate above 5% in the near term while at the same time reducing its balance sheet by $95 billion per month.
The top 7 manufacturing industry trends to watch

The top 7 manufacturing industry trends to watch

From IT architecture to ESG issues, digital transformation is central to each of the key manufacturing trends RSM has identified.
Fed raises its policy rate by 75 basis points as it prepares to slow pace of hikes

Fed raises its policy rate by 75 basis points as it prepares to slow pace of hikes

The Federal Reserve increased its policy rate by 75 basis points on Wednesday to a range between 3.75% and 4% as it hinted at slowing the pace of its hikes.
U.S. housing supply continues to fall amid rising mortgage rates

U.S. housing supply continues to fall amid rising mortgage rates

There were 1.56 million new housing starts in June on an annualized basis, a 2.0% decline from May and the lowest level since last September.
RSM US Manufacturing Outlook Index shows 35% probability of recession over next year

RSM US Manufacturing Outlook Index shows 35% probability of recession over next year

The RSM US Manufacturing Outlook Index declined into negative terrain in May, signaling the impact of high inflation, rising interest rates, the lockdowns in China and the war in Ukraine.
RSM US Middle Market Business Index

RSM US Middle Market Business Index

The omicron variant and rising prices have taken a toll on overall economic activity and consumer confidence over the past three months.
The Real Economy: December 2021

The Real Economy: December 2021

Nearly two years into the pandemic, there are signs that the worst of a once-in-a-century shock to the global economy is beginning to fade.
The ripple effect of supply shortages

The ripple effect of supply shortages

Fragile global supply chains are facing another round of port closures, factory shutdowns, production halts and labor shortages.
Cybersecurity report illuminates family office risks and safeguards

Cybersecurity report illuminates family office risks and safeguards

Expanding cybersecurity threats present family offices with challenges. See how the problems intensified with the shift to remote work.
2021 Mid-Year Outlook

2021 Mid-Year Outlook

Economic momentum underpins positive global equity returns causing gyrations in interest rates, hampering fixed income returns.