The Federal Reserve raised its policy rate by 75 basis points on Wednesday, the third straight increase of that size and a sign that it is continuing its aggressive push to tame inflation. … READ MORE >
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Canada’s inflation declines amid cooling gas prices
Inflation declined by 0.3% in August for the second monthly decline in a row thanks to cooling gasoline and energy prices, … READ MORE >
Earnings call roundup: Space companies
Space and intelligence companies capitalized on vertical integration efforts and successful launch test phases to remain competitive, according to recent earnings calls … READ MORE >
Back-to-school consumer business outlook: Did consumers pull back on spending?
In our final back-to-school outlook post we provide a look back at spending habits and what’s to come for the holidays. … READ MORE >
Are we entering an era of central bank intervention in currency markets?
Central banks may be reconsidering their long-held reluctance to intervene in currency markets, notably the Japanese yen. … READ MORE >
Consumer sentiment rises to highest level since May
Consumer sentiment improved to 59.5 in September as inflation concerns eased, according to the University of Michigan’s index. … READ MORE >
Canada housing starts fall amid rising rates
Canada’s housing starts fell to 267,443 in August, a 3% drop from July, continuing the decline in the housing sector because of rising interest rates. … READ MORE >
5 things to know in life sciences: Week of Sept. 12
From a new executive order encouraging biomanufacturing to over-the-counter hearing aids, each week we highlight five things to know in life sciences. … READ MORE >
Industrial production falls for the first time since June
Industrial production fell by 0.2% in August, the first decline in three months, amid a slowdown in manufacturing and a sharp drop in electricity production. … READ MORE >
Retail sales rebound on strong autos spending
The U.S. retail sales picked up slightly in August, rising by 0.3%, according to government data released on Thursday. … READ MORE >