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NIH adopts new policy for funding research
In the end, this policy choice will increase costs and inherently reduce the amount of money available for actual research. … READ MORE >
Morning market minute: Inflation expectations at risk
With the return of global trade protectionism and the return of mercantilism among the G-7 nations, it is not certain that inflation expectations will remain well anchored. … READ MORE >
Consumer sentiment fell amid inflation concerns from trade war
The University of Michigan consumer sentiment index fell to 67.8 in February, the lowest level since July, as sentiment of both current and future conditions deteriorated. … READ MORE >
Canada’s unemployment rate falls to 6.6% as business sentiment improves
Canada’s economic resurgence appears well under way as January saw 76,000 new jobs and a lower unemployment rate as business sentiment improved. … READ MORE >
Logistics and transportation companies cautiously optimistic in Q4 earnings calls
Fourth-quarter 2024 earnings reports from leading trucking and logistics companies revealed muted demand amid a challenging freight backdrop. However, a theme of cautious optimism emerged. … READ MORE >
Job growth cools in January amid revisions to labor force estimate
The tailwind in the American economy resulted in 143,000 jobs added in January and a decline in the jobless rate to 4%. … READ MORE >
5 things to know in life sciences: Week of Feb. 3, 2025
Each week we highlight five things affecting the life sciences industry. Here’s the latest. … READ MORE >
Morning market minute: The rising concentration risk in equities
For the first time since the dot.com bust in 2001, the difference between the equity earnings yield on the forward-looking S&P 500 less the yield on the 10-year Treasury has turned negative. … READ MORE >
Morning market minute: The divergent unemployment rates of foreign-born and native-born workers
The unemployment rate of native-born workers stood at 3.7% through the end of last year, compared with the 4.3% jobless rate of foreign-born workers. … READ MORE >