The Conference Board’s Leading Economic Index implies that the broader manufacturing sector will slow into the second half of the year. … READ MORE >
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Market Minute: Weaker dollar adds to inflation pressure as import prices rise
Once the dollar begins to depreciate, higher inflation typically follows as imported goods become more expensive. … READ MORE >
5 things to know in life sciences: Week of July 14, 2025
The European Parliament voted to prioritize biotechnology/biomanufacturing as one of 10 strategic sectors. This and more in this week’s update. … READ MORE >
Market Minute: Japanese bond holdings and global yields
The chance that Japan’s long-dominant Liberal Democratic Party may lose its majority in the upper house of parliament has created a risk of higher bond yields not only in Japan but also globally. … READ MORE >
American consumers remain resilient in June as layoffs cool
American consumers finished the quarter on a much stronger note with a rebound in spending at retail stores after two disappointing months. … READ MORE >
Market Minute: Global yields on the rise
Expansionary fiscal policies in Germany and the U.S., as well as the prospect of greater government spending in Japan, have pushed long-dated yields higher in global fixed-income markets. … READ MORE >
Impact of tariffs appears in producer inflation despite weak toplines
The cost of goods in the producer price index rose at the quickest pace since February, by 0.3% on the month, as tariffs began to make their way into the broader economy. … READ MORE >
Ontario and B.C. home prices fall—but it won’t last long
Ontario and B.C. home prices are down and sales are expected to slip further, meaning buyers can catch the market off-balance now before it’s set to rebound. … READ MORE >
Market Minute: Threatened tariffs and market complacency
If one is wondering why investors have shrugged off tariff threats out of Washington, look no further than the United States’ five biggest trading partners excluding China. … READ MORE >
Health care industry trend watch: Week of July 14, 2025
The One Big Beautiful Bill Act could significantly alter the U.S. health care operating environment introducing tighter fiscal controls and regulatory shifts for health care providers. … READ MORE >