The Main Street Lending Program was the Federal Reserve’s most direct intervention in the bank loan market since in the 1930s and 1940s … READ MORE >
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The pandemic response: Assessing the Paycheck Protection Program
The American economy was facing an abyss in March 2020, but because of forceful action by the fiscal and monetary authorities, it rebounded faster than expected. … READ MORE >
5 things to know in life sciences: Week of Jan. 16, 2023
This week we look at growing pharmaceutical manufacturing investment, the potential for a biotech recovery and more. … READ MORE >
Home sales dropped by 17.8% last year in biggest drop since 2008
December’s sales declined by 1.5% to 4.02 million units annualized. That brought the total number of units sold last year to 5.03 million, 17.8% lower than in 2021. … READ MORE >
Private equity deal activity remains resilient despite leveraged loan market
Private equity faces a number of headwinds in 2023; yet opportunities still await deal-makers in this sector, which is sitting on close to $800 billion in dry powder. … READ MORE >
Housing starts fell last year for the first time since 2009
Housing starts dropped by 1.4% on an annualized month-ago basis, while building permits fell by 1.6%. For all of last year, housing starts fell by 3%. … READ MORE >
Shipping costs from China plunge, helping ease inflation
Shipping costs from Shanghai to American seaports reached a peak last January, decelerated during the first half of the year and have plunged since June. … READ MORE >
U.S. retail sales and producer inflation fall as spending weakens
Retail sales and producer inflation data came in lower than expected in December, giving the Federal Reserve more reasons to begin to slow down its rate hikes. … READ MORE >
5 things to know in life sciences: Week of Jan. 9, 2023
From COVID-19 vaccine proposed pricing increases to changes in the private equity landscape for biopharmas, each week we highlight the latest in life sciences. … READ MORE >
Venture capital trends were mixed in 2022; expect them to converge in 2023
Venture capital investment trends from 2022 are expected to continue in 2023, as investors evaluate economic headwinds and take a cautious approach to see how conditions evolve. … READ MORE >