March 2019 Middle Market Monitor

Economic indicators released in March show mixed results.  While the unemployment rate remains unchanged and the consumer price index posted a slight increase, consumer confidence declined and the Case-Shiller U.S. National Home Price Index reported a lower annual gain than in previous months.  At the same time, the U.S. public equity market closed out the first quarter growing to near-record highs, and the M&A market continues to be strong. Download the March report.