A CIT study found a large majority of middle market executives plan to invest in their business in 2018, primarily in technology, equipment and new personnel. read more
JUN 28, 2018 - 7:10 am
In its 2018 midyear outlook, the Wells Fargo Investment Institute makes the case the economic recovery, which coincides with the equity bull market, has more room to run. read more
JUN 19, 2018 - 7:14 am
The Institute for Supply Management reported the 100th-straight month of growth in economic activity in the non-manufacturing sector. read more
JUN 8, 2018 - 7:06 am
The Thomson Reuters/PayNet Small Business Lending Index (SBLI) fell 3.5 points to 141.7 in April but remains in the top 5% of all readings and is up nearly 13% over the last 12 months. read more
JUN 7, 2018 - 7:18 am
The Institute for Supply Management reported continued expansion in economic activity for the manufacturing sector in May, with all but one of its metrics decreasing during the month. read more
JUN 6, 2018 - 2:45 pm
The latest survey data from IHS Markit signaled a marked improvement in business conditions across the U.S. manufacturing sector in May. read more
JUN 5, 2018 - 6:32 am
The National Association of Credit Management reported that May’s combined Credit Managers’ Index experienced a gain of nearly three points to a score of 56.6, the best reading since May 2017. read more
JUN 4, 2018 - 7:13 am
In its Semiannual Risk Perspective for Spring 2018, the OCC notes that competition for quality loans is strong, as examiners note evidence of eased underwriting. read more
MAY 29, 2018 - 7:04 am
The U.S. Census Bureau reported new orders for manufactured durable goods in April decreased $4.2 billion, or 1.7%, to $248.5 billion. read more
MAY 29, 2018 - 6:31 am
In its latest quarterly credit outlook, PayNet noted that the small business sector closed Q1/18 with a healthy increase in investment and relatively moderate risk. read more
MAY 17, 2018 - 7:05 am
More than half of small business owners are anticipating revenue growth and 22% plan to hire staff in 2018, according to a survey from TD Bank. read more
MAY 7, 2018 - 2:20 pm
In the Institute for Supply Management’s semiannual economic forecast, the nation’s purchasing and supply executives said they expect continued economic growth in the U.S. throughout 2018. read more
MAY 7, 2018 - 12:00 pm
According to the Institute for Supply Management, economic activity in the non-manufacturing sector grew in April for the 99th consecutive month. read more
MAY 3, 2018 - 2:31 pm
According to the Institute for Supply Management, economic activity in the manufacturing sector expanded in April, and the overall economy grew for the 108th consecutive month. read more
MAY 3, 2018 - 6:13 am
The U.S. Census Bureau reported a 2.6% increase in new orders for manufactured durable goods in March, as they jumped to $254.9 billion. read more
APR 30, 2018 - 7:35 am