We estimate that there is an approximately 18-month lag between changes in housing prices and those in the housing inflation components. … READ MORE >
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U.S. October CPI: Inflation still high, but relief on the horizon
U.S. inflation is most likely approaching an inflection point where the central bank can begin considering a pause in its efforts to restore price stability. … READ MORE >
Private equity investment a bright spot for tech, media, telecom companies
Despite the overall decline in venture capital and private corporate M&A activity, the middle market TMT sectors have remained relatively resilient. … READ MORE >
Consumer products holiday season insights: Retail holiday shopping expected to be strong this year
The holiday shopping season is expected to continue to show strong nominal spending by consumers. … READ MORE >
Uncertainty, policy choices and the prospects for middle market investment
Stubbornly high inflation and rising interest rates are creating a pervasive sense of uncertainty among business owners and investors that has left policymakers with few good options. … READ MORE >
What’s behind the slowdown in construction hiring?
The October jobs report would seem to represent a peak in the construction industry as builders added only 1,000 jobs. But is more at play? … READ MORE >
5 things to know in life sciences: Week of Oct. 31
From the RSV vaccine race to a new product promoting decentralized oncology trials, each week we highlight five things to know in the life sciences industry. … READ MORE >
October data: Manufacturing jobs show little sign of slowing, but openings still elevated
After three months of softening manufacturing payroll data, hiring continued and experienced an uptick in October, according to Bureau of Labor Statistics data released Friday. … READ MORE >
Canada adds a stunning 108,000 jobs in October, reversing decline of prior 5 months
The outsize gain and the resilience of the job market suggest that the Bank of Canada will announce another supersized interest rate hike next month. … READ MORE >
U.S. October jobs report: Strong growth as labor market remains tight
Total employment increased by 261,000 jobs in October, which brought the total gain in employment this year to 4 million positions. … READ MORE >