Economic Conditions
Insights into Current Economic Conditions, Emerging Trends, and Impacts on US and Global Economies
Q4 2019 Middle Market Business Sentiment Report
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Dominium, KeyBank Drive to Provide Affordable Housing
The affordable housing crisis continues to plague communities across the country. To make a tangible difference in the number of homes available to those who most need them, the crisis must be met with innovative solutions and concerted commitment from developers, investors, lenders and the federal government.
Lease Accounting Changes: What You Need to Know
Though the new lease accounting standards are in effect for public companies, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) recently announced that the implementation for private companies, nonprofits and certain tax-exempt entities has been delayed until 12/15/2020.
Additional Topics & Insights on the Economic Conditions
Tools of the Trade War
Middle market businesses can’t escape the effects of tariffs, but can they mitigate their impact and prevent them from slowing growth?
Making the Most of a Slowdown
As economists debate the possibility of a slowdown over the next 24 months, business leaders are considering the best way to position their companies after a long expansionary period.
Key Investment Perspectives: January 2020
A solid December ended an outstanding year for equities around the world. The US equity market soared 31% in 2019, while developed country ex-US stocks and emerging market equities rose 22% and 20%, respectively.
Should I Be Financing Differently This Time Around?
Just one year ago, capital markets began deteriorating in response to the initial stages of trade rhetoric and tighter than anticipated monetary policy. In December 2018, high-yield bond issuance was nonexistent for the first time since the Great Recession.
Cybersecurity in the Hacking Age: Best Practices for Prevention and Detection
Two hours. That’s all it takes for a hacker to get to the data they need once they gain entry to an organization’s computer systems. Most companies are not prepared to address a breach that quickly. In fact, many don’t even realize they’ve been breached until it’s too late to recover lost funds or data without repercussions.
