Middle Market Business Conditions Remain Strong

U.S. business conditions remained robust in the second quarter, according to OMA Connections Partner RSM and its U.S. Middle Market Business Index. The index’s Q2 reading was 130.6, up from 126.3 in Q1, despite inflationary pressures.

Meanwhile, nationwide demand for mortgages has hit its lowest level in 22 years, according to a report from the Mortgage Bankers Association. But the Money Anxiety Index — which measures consumer actions, not survey responses — remains relatively low. 6/6/2022