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

Bill Bosco

Although the official unemployment rate is 5.6%, it is a misleading number. The labor participation rate (the percentage of working aged people who are working or looking for work) is at 62.8%, meaning over 92 million working-aged people are not... read more

Jan 2015

The Wall Street Journal reported investors are bracing for the softest U.S. profit growth in year, pinched by collapsing oil prices and a strong dollar. read more

JAN 12, 2015 - 12:37 am

Monitor contributor Lisa Miller catches up with four industry leaders to get their take on the current economic environment, industry sentiment and pending regulations. Overall, despite excess liquidity, spread compression, increased regulation and other issues, our roundtable participants remain upbeat about future opportunities.... read more

Sep/Oct 2014