The shift of the coronavirus crisis from a pandemic to an endemic state has brought with it the return of the holiday shopper and traveler. … READ MORE >
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Durable goods spending and jobless claims rise
Durable goods orders and shipments posted sharp increases in October, defying recession fears, while jobless claims increased last week. … READ MORE >
Reflections from 2022 and a look forward for the health care industry
As the calendar year wraps, it’s time for health care organizations to reflect on challenges this year as well as what to focus on for the coming year. … READ MORE >
5 things to know in life sciences: Week of Nov. 14, 2022
From dissolvable stints to a device that can detect early signs of skin diseases in infants, each week we highlight five developments in life sciences. … READ MORE >
Consumer products holiday season insights: Retailers’ stocks are full going into the holidays
Retailers’ inventory levels are heavy going into the holiday season as supply chain pressures eased. … READ MORE >
RSM US Supply Chain Index returns to pre-pandemic level
Our RSM US Supply Chain Index pointed to supply efficiency for the fourth month in a row, reaching 0.49 standard deviations above neutral in October. … READ MORE >
Housing starts and initial jobless claims give Fed mixed signals
The housing market continued to cool, but not the labor market, government data showed. … READ MORE >
Financial conditions update: Rising risks and tightening markets
Despite a strong bounce in U.S. financial markets following better-than-anticipated inflation data for October, financial conditions remain tight. … READ MORE >
Canada inflation remains elevated amid high gas prices
Canada’s consumer price index in October rose by 6.9% on a year-over-year basis, matching September’s increase. … READ MORE >
Retail sales surge, easing recession fears for now
Retail sales data surged in October as holiday shopping started early for the second year in a row. … READ MORE >