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Fed rate hike looming as hiring increases by 162,000
The American labor market rests at or near full employment. A 4.1% unemployment rate, a labor force increase of 683,000, and an advance of 162,000 in monthly hiring all point to a solid working definition of what that means in 2026. Once one adjusts for a two-month upward revision of ... ... READ MORE >
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Service sector grows faster in August amid rising demand
Business activity in the U.S. service sector has been expanding in recent months, with the ISM Business Activity Index rising to 61.7 in August from 59.1 in July. … READ MORE >
Healthcare industry trend watch: Week of Aug. 31, 2026
In this week’s trend watch, healthcare supply chains: from cost control to strategic resilience. … READ MORE >
India’s manufacturing cools as services gain
The HSBC India Manufacturing PMI slipped to 52.8 in August, a third straight monthly decline.
Services sector told a different story. The HSBC India Services PMI Business Activity Index rose to 54.1. … READ MORE >
Insights from FDA complete response letters: Preventing costly drug approval delays
FDA’s complete response letters reveal the importance of addressing issues early for biopharma companies. … READ MORE >