Investing Through Uncertainty: The Middle Market’s Next Move

Economic uncertainty is real—but America’s middle market isn’t standing still. In the latest episode of The Market That Moves America, Doug Farren talks with Roger Bailey, Associate Dean of Executive Education and Centers at Fisher College of Business at of The Ohio State University, about what the latest Middle Market Indicator reveals. They dive into how businesses are navigating growth, cautious hiring, strategic investment, and the rapid rise of AI. Together, they explore what’s driving the resilience of middle market companies, as well as what leaders should be watching as they look toward the rest of 2026.