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Job openings show signs of a slowdown

Job openings show signs of a slowdown

Job openings declined for the second straight month in May as the Federal Reserve's rate hikes slowed down overall demand.
U.S. June jobs preview: Slower hiring in rate-sensitive industries

U.S. June jobs preview: Slower hiring in rate-sensitive industries

We expect the June U.S. employment report to show a total gain of 225,000 jobs, with risk of a stronger pace of hiring and an increase in the unemployment rate to 3.7%.
RSM US Manufacturing Outlook Index shows a slowing industrial sector

RSM US Manufacturing Outlook Index shows a slowing industrial sector

Three of the Federal Reserve’s regional manufacturing surveys are now reporting outright contractions and the other two are falling quickly toward contraction.
Preparing for a tsunami of imported goods

Preparing for a tsunami of imported goods

The recent reopening of China’s factory floors and the easing of its supply chain bottlenecks have prompted discussion about the ability of the U.S.
New home sales rise unexpectedly despite higher mortgage rates

New home sales rise unexpectedly despite higher mortgage rates

The increase was driven by more supply coming online, pushing prices down for the first time since February.
How lumber tells the story of home building during the pandemic

How lumber tells the story of home building during the pandemic

Large home builders operate with scale advantages, which have allowed them to endure wild swings in costs of inputs like lumber. It's a different story for…
Fed announces largest rate hike in nearly three decades as it seeks to restore price stability

Fed announces largest rate hike in nearly three decades as it seeks to restore price stability

The Federal Reserve lifted its federal funds policy rate to a range between 1.5% and 1.75% on Wednesday as it moves to restore price stability over the medium term.
Inflation and gross margins—who is winning? Part 1: The transportation sector

Inflation and gross margins—who is winning? Part 1: The transportation sector

RSM took a detailed look at gross margins across different peer groups in the industrials sector to see how each has fared during this time of high inflation.
Are inventory levels too high?

Are inventory levels too high?

Consumer goods companies are beginning to rethink current inventory positions as they plan for back-to-school and winter holiday seasons.
Manufacturing sector grew steadily in May

Manufacturing sector grew steadily in May

The manufacturing sector expanded at the slightly faster rate in May as demand remained strong.