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...
Mergers and acquisitions can represent a transformative milestone for any company, but behind the scenes lies one of the most crucial phases of the entire process: due diligence. This comprehensive review period is where opportunities are validated, risks are...
Executive Summary Overview The latest monthly economic information is lacking due to the U.S. government shutdown. CCA is providing an update based upon recently available data. A. Monetary Policy Outlook – The Fed cut rates by 25 bps at its October meeting,...
Market Timing and Lessons Learned: From Assessment to Exit… Selling a business is rarely the result of a single decision. More often it is the culmination of careful reflection, strategic planning, and a series of intentional steps. In the fifth episode of our...
Leading Quietly: Navigating Trust and Confidentiality During a Sale… For many business owners, one of the most delicate parts of preparing for a sale is deciding who to involve and when. In the fourth episode of our video series, From Vision to Value: A...
Overview: At the July 30th FOMC meeting, the Committee voted 9–2 to keep the federal funds rate at 4.25 %–4.50 %, maintaining a “wait-and-see” stance. CCA tracks the following 14 economic datapoints, which are some of the common indicators used to monitor the status...
