Economic market update: Inflation, debt, hawkish Fed
Each month, UMB Chief Investment Officer Eric Kelly and the UMB investment management team share economic insights and market impacts from the past several weeks.
2026 midyear economic update: A new era at the Fed
The second quarter brought a rapid rebound from the turbulence unleashed during Q1. Read our 2026 midyear update.
Disciplined execution: A maturing of the M&A market in 2026
Here, Vincent Burke, senior vice president of commercial banking, discusses the 2026 M&A landscape and key takeaways for businesses to accommodate shifts in dealmaking.
Preparing for the next wave of franchise mergers and acquisitions (M&A)
The franchise M&A market is entering a favorable period for operators. Understand the significance of a banking relationship in the next wave of franchise mergers and acquisitions.
AI POV: Impacts on the markets and what the future may hold
AI is here to stay. It is too valuable in driving productivity to be shackled. Here we outline what that may mean for the markets over the next few years.
A lighthouse for mergers and acquisitions (M&A) in current market conditions
In the face of economic headwinds, many CEOs remain committed to transactions in 2023, setting up another steady year for M&A activity.
