The PayNet Small Business Lending Index continued to bounce back in July after bottoming out in April, but the PayNet Small Business Delinquency Index 31–90 Days Past Due remains 55 basis points above its year-ago level. read more

SEP 9, 2020 - 7:32 am

Economic activity in the hospital subsector grew in August for the third consecutive month, according to the Institute for Supply Management. Sub-indexes for business activity, new orders, employment and supplier deliveries “continued to show growth but at slower rates than in July.” read more

SEP 9, 2020 - 7:25 am

U.S. business executives are feeling more optimistic about expansion plans and the outlook for their own companies over the next 12 months, yet still harbor deep concerns about the strength of the U.S. and global economies in the midst of a worldwide pandemic, according to the AICPA. read more

SEP 4, 2020 - 7:45 am

Economic activity in the services sector grew in August for the third month in a row, according to the Services ISM Report On Business from the Institute for Supply Management. read more

SEP 4, 2020 - 7:37 am

According to the latest manufacturing report on business report from the Institute for Supply Management, economic activity in the manufacturing sector grew in August, with the overall economy notching a fourth consecutive month of growth.  read more

SEP 2, 2020 - 7:10 am

Internationally renowned economist, Elliot F. Eisenberg, Ph.D predicted that U.S. GDP recovery will be checkmark-shaped in Monitor’s latest Live+ event, “U.S. Economy: Navigating the Signs & the Journey Back,” which was sponsored by IDS and held on Tuesday, Aug. 25. read more

AUG 27, 2020 - 6:41 am

According to a survey from Umpqua Bank that gauged the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on small and mid-size businesses, nearly five in 10 mid-size businesses have increased spending on technology, digital transformation or automation. read more

AUG 14, 2020 - 6:59 am

Registration is open for Monitor’s next Live+ event, “U.S. Economy: Navigating the Signs & the Journey Back,” which will be sponsored by IDS and held on Tuesday, Aug. 25 at 1:00 p.m. ET. read more

AUG 13, 2020 - 7:01 am

Economic activity in the services sector (formally the non-manufacturing sector) grew in July for the second month in a row, according to the latest Services Institute for Supply Management Report On Business. read more

AUG 6, 2020 - 7:32 am

The PayNet Small Business Lending Index recovered in June, increasing 16 points to 132.1, and is now just 3.7% below its year-ago level. The SBLI three-month moving average increased 2.9% but remains 20.9% below its level from June of last year. read more

AUG 5, 2020 - 7:21 am

According to Biz2Credit’s Small Business Financial Health Survey, year-over-year Q2/20 revenues of small business owners plummeted 52% from Q2/19 while payroll expenses dropped 54%. read more

AUG 5, 2020 - 7:18 am

Economic activity in the manufacturing sector grew in July, with the overall economy notching a third consecutive month of growth, according to the latest Manufacturing Institute for Supply Management Report On Business. read more

AUG 5, 2020 - 7:16 am

The Credit Managers’ Index from the National Association of Credit Management rebounded to pre-pandemic levels after shutdowns and preventative measures greatly impacted the U.S. economy. read more

AUG 3, 2020 - 6:54 am

The Citizens Business Conditions Index showed stability in Q2/20, decreasing from 60.8 to 60.3 despite the quarter beginning with many businesses reeling from the shutdown of the global economy caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. read more

JUL 28, 2020 - 7:43 am

According to its latest Commercial Vehicle Dealer Digest report, ACT Research expects “a choppy economic path forward.” read more

JUL 28, 2020 - 7:28 am