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The new mercantilism: Tariffs and currency manipulation in an era of U.S.-China tensions
Feb 14, 2025 BY Joseph Brusuelas
After decades of growing trade and current account imbalances in the U.S., the new administration has set out to change this equation. Now, a new mercantilism, rooted in tariffs and trade protection, is emerging. ... READ MORE >Main Content
Health care, Life sciences, USA
5 things to know in life sciences: Week of Feb. 10, 2025
By Amanda Laskey and Brian Winne

Large pharmaceutical companies are turning to AI more frequently, despite some challenges. This and more in this week’s update. … READ MORE >
The decline in January retail sales is less concerning than it might seem
By Tuan Nguyen

The January retail sales report is one of those rare occasions where looking at the 12-month change makes more sense than the monthly metric. … READ MORE >
The impact of tariffs: Balancing costs, supply chain and profitability
By Peter Ramer

Raising tariffs can drive up consumer prices, lower demand and hurt business profitability. … READ MORE >
Market minute: Clash of the titans to cause further currency manipulation

The relative yield differentials between the U.S. and China point to the possibility that China will engineer a gradual, but large, depreciation in the yuan this year. … READ MORE >