Resilience, relief and risk as RSM US MMBI increases to 134 Published Share Key Takeaways 57% of middle market executives are expecting an increase in both gross revenues and net earnings through the middle of the year. 53% said they had bolstered their stock of goods, which, given the drawing down of excess savings by households, demands close monitoring. Middle market business conditions remain solid heading into the middle of the year as firms continue to adapt, improvise and overcome challenges. A resilient American economic expansion is continuing in the middle market as firms navigate economic headwinds and crosscurrents, according to a recent survey of executives by RSM US LLP. Easing inflation and solid household consumption underscored the 9.4-point increase in the RSM US Middle Market Business Index, which saw the top-line figure jump to 134.0 in the first quarter from 124.6 during the final three months of last year. The survey was conducted from Jan. 9 to Jan. 30 and reflects the responses of 406 senior executives at middle market firms across industries. “With a 9.4-point increase in topline sentiment, middle market firms have optimism about business conditions as we start the year. Increases reported in firms’ revenues […]