The Equipment Leasing & Finance Foundation released the 2025 Equipment Leasing & Finance Industry Snapshot, which, among other details, projects a 2.7% growth of the U.S. economy. read more
JAN 7, 2025 - 5:56 am
After a strong performance in 2024, the U.S. economy will continue to benefit from a solid labor market, rising household wealth and resilient consumer spending next year, according to the 2025 Equipment Leasing & Finance Foundation U.S. Economic Outlook. read more
DEC 18, 2024 - 6:15 am
In a Q&A with Monitor, 1st Source Bank provides insights into the construction market.... read more
Sept/Oct 2024
The Equipment Leasing & Finance Foundation (ELFF) released the Q4/24 Equipment Leasing & Finance Industry Snapshot, predicting U.S. economic growth of 2.7% and reporting an economic expansion of 3% in Q2/24. read more
NOV 4, 2024 - 6:00 am
Deloitte’s Q3/24 CFO Signals survey indicates that chief financial officers (CFOs) are proceeding with caution ahead of the U.S. election, as the majority of surveyed CFOs agree the result of the election will be consequential for their organizations. read more
SEP 20, 2024 - 5:57 am
The RSM US Middle Market Business Index (MMBI), presented by RSM US in partnership with the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, eased slightly to 130.0 in the third quarter from 132.3 in the prior period on a seasonally adjusted basis. read more
SEP 17, 2024 - 6:12 am
PNC Bank’s latest semi-annual survey of small and mid-sized businesses, which concluded Aug. 6, 2024, indicates that business owner optimism remains high, lending support to PNC’s forecast of a soft landing for the U.S. economy. read more
SEP 6, 2024 - 6:12 am
The Equipment Leasing & Finance Foundation has released the Q3/24 Equipment Leasing & Finance Industry Snapshot, a slide deck that summarizes the current conditions and projections for the U.S. economy and equipment finance industry. read more
JUL 26, 2024 - 6:19 am
AerCap signed 102 lease agreements, completed 25 purchases for 23 aircraft and two engines and executed 30 sale transactions for 26 aircraft, two engines and two helicopters in Q1/22. read more
APR 14, 2022 - 7:12 am
A nationwide survey conducted by Balboa Capital revealed that 53% of small business owners saw increased revenues last year and the majority are expressing economic optimism in 2020. read more
JAN 29, 2020 - 6:55 am
Half of financial professionals do not expect potential economic turmoil in 2020. Top concerns include fraud and cybersecurity, and real-time payments will be a top investment area, according to a TD Bank survey. read more
JAN 17, 2020 - 6:50 am
According to the Fannie Mae Economic & Strategic Research Group’s December 2017 outlook, business equipment investment, in particular, grew at its fastest pace in three years during the third quarter. read more
DEC 19, 2017 - 6:22 am
According to a Bank of America survey, small business owners are optimistic their year-end revenue will surpass 2016 as confidence in the economy has surged on expectation that economy will improve in the year ahead. read more
NOV 9, 2017 - 6:15 am
The Wall Street Journal reported the recent slowdown in economic activity has created uncertainty inside the Fed about when to start raising interest rates, lessening the chances of a move as early as June. read more
APR 20, 2015 - 7:17 am
Monitor mystery writer Dexter Van Dango looks back at his success — or lack thereof — predicting how 2014 would pan out, and takes a stab at what we can (possibly) expect in 2015, such as an uptick in M&A activity, as well as higher interest rates and more competition.... read more
Jan/Feb 2015