Biotech CEOs show cautious optimism for 2026. This and more in this week’s life sciences industry update. … READ MORE >
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The growth of government debt and its consequences for financial markets
The United States is borrowing roughly $7 billion per day to finance its operations with the deficit heading toward $2 trillion this fiscal year. … READ MORE >
Fed delivers hawkish cut, raising the bar for future reductions
The tone and tenor of the FOMC’s statement and remarks by Chairman Jerome Powell afterward substantially raised the bar for a rate cut in January. … READ MORE >
Bank of Canada prudently holds interest rate ahead of 2026 challenges
The Bank of Canada held its key interest rate at 2.25 per cent—a prudent pause as the country’s labour market remains soft and unemployment remains elevated. … READ MORE >
Market Minute: Bank of Japan rate normalization demands investor attention
Expected Fed rate cuts and increases by the Bank of Japan will affect the carry trade as investors reassess the use of the yen to finance speculative activity elsewhere. … READ MORE >
October and November jobs preview: A most unusual report
We expect a net increase in total employment of 120,000 over the two months, including an increase of 80,000 jobs in the October report and a slowing to 40,000 in November. … READ MORE >
Job openings jump, but the labor market’s weak spot shows
Much of the gains in nob openings appeared concentrated among small businesses, most likely in leisure and hospitality, pointing to seasonal rather than structural hiring momentum. … READ MORE >
Market Minute: Deteriorating expectations on inflation and household finances
The Federal Reserve will have a difficult choice of either fighting inflation or hoping to revive a sluggish labor market when it meets this week. … READ MORE >
Health care industry trend watch: Week of Dec. 8, 2025
Strategic planning and nimble adaptation are essential for providers as the policy landscape evolves. … READ MORE >
FOMC preview: Factions at the Fed as the fog begins to lift
Expect a contentious Fed meeting next week, with the central bank lowering its policy rate by 25 basis points. … READ MORE >