Overview: Fed policy remains on hold: At the July 29, 2026 FOMC meeting, the Federal Reserve held the policy rate at 3.50%–3.75% for a fifth consecutive meeting by a 9-3 vote, as Chair Kevin Warsh signaled a reduced reliance on forward guidance in favor of incoming...
Most middle market executives assume investors read financial reports to assess business performance. Investors are often evaluating something far more important, which is the quality of management. Financial statements are not merely a scorecard or a collection of...
Overview: Fed policy remains on hold: At the April 2026 FOMC meeting, the Federal Reserve kept the policy rate at 3.50%–3.75% amid elevated inflation and energy-driven uncertainty, with notable internal dissent underscoring an approaching, but not imminent, pivot...
If you are considering selling your business, getting familiar with the key aspects of a purchase agreement is important. A purchase agreement is the document that governs the legal aspects of an M&A transaction. The document is lengthy, with legal language that...
Why Value Drivers Matter Value drivers are the core elements that ultimately dictate your company’s valuation, whether you are preparing for growth, a future sale, or raising capital. They give structure and purpose to planning, helping leaders cut through noise and...
Overview: A. Fed Policy Update: At its first policy meeting of 2026, the Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) decided to maintain the federal funds rate target range at 3.50%–3.75%, pausing after three consecutive cuts in late 2025. This marks the first hold since the...
