The U.S. import price index decreased by 0.3% in August, the first decline since October 2020, following an upwardly revised 0.4% increase in July, while the core index, which excludes petroleum, fell by 0.1%. … READ MORE >
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Chart of the day: Middle of the supply chain feels outsized impact of rising food costs
U.S. inflation came in below expectations, according to the latest CPI, however, it will be well into 2022 before consumers see this inflation slowdown in groceries and restaurant tickets. … READ MORE >
5 things to know in life sciences: Week of September 13
Each week we highlight five things you need to know in the life sciences industry. This week we explore promising developments in CRISPR genome editing, among other subjects. … READ MORE >
Chart of the day: Small business optimism inched up in August, yet hiring struggles remained
The small business optimism index increased slightly to 100.1 in August, rising by 0.4 points over July, as employers struggled to fill job openings. … READ MORE >
Consumer Price Index: Inflation eased in August, but it’s too soon to declare victory
Score a victory for team transitory in the inflation wars. The Consumer Price Index eased in August, reaffirming our view that inflation likely formed a peak in the summer following the historic supply shock that defined pandemic economics starting last year. … READ MORE >
Global supply chain disruptions accelerate, presenting a challenge to the middle market
Fragile global supply chains are facing another round of port closures, factory shutdowns, production halts and labor shortages as the delta variant spreads. … READ MORE >
Chart of the day: How the enhanced child tax credit expands outlays on food, shelter and books
The data shows that the policy is providing an increase in spending among those with the highest marginal propensity to consume—the very people who are intended to benefit from the child tax credit. And that spending has a multiplier effect, leading to a boost in overall economic activity. … READ MORE >
What the U.S. government’s openness to remote work means for contractors and real estate
The first flexible coworking services contract is a major signal that government contractors will be serving a more dispersed, flexible customer in the future. This is great news for contractors who are battling for talent in a tight labor market and looking for continued return on their recent IT remote work investments. … READ MORE >
5 things to know in life sciences: Week of September 6
From vaccine mandate updates to “variant hunters,” each week we highlight five things you need to know in the life sciences industry. … READ MORE >
Chart of the day: Producer Price Index decelerated in August
The headline Producer Price Index increased by 0.7% in August, a slower pace than the 1.0% monthly gains in June and July, while the core index excluding food and energy rose by 0.6%. The lower numbers indicate that inflation, at least from the sellers’ perspective, has most likely passed its summer peak. … READ MORE >