After a busy July, the tech IPO market appears to be on vacation so far in August. But it is possible that some of the biggest companies going public are lined up for the second half of 2021. … READ MORE >
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Defense technology: Emerging trends from industry executives in Q2
In second-quarter earnings calls, top executives in the industry discussed the labor market, supply chain disruptions, the space market, investment in nuclear power and international demand. … READ MORE >
CHART OF THE DAY: Retail sales dip reflects shift in spending habits
A decline in retail spending in July may signal a shift in spending habits as consumers straddle a strengthening economy and virus-related concerns. … READ MORE >
Booming first half for private equity activity sets stage for a record year in 2021
A resurgent U.S. economy in the first half of the year and forecasts for strong growth in the back half sustained the momentum that started in the fourth quarter of 2019. … READ MORE >
5 things to know in life sciences: Week of August 9
From infrastructure to drug pricing, our senior analysts highlight the latest issues affecting the life sciences industry. … READ MORE >
July Consumer Price Index: Inflation moderates and likely posts cyclical peak at 5.4%
The five-month surge in inflation has most likely resulted in a cyclical peak, reaching 5.4% in July on the back of a 0.5% increase on the month. … READ MORE >
CHART OF THE DAY: Mortgage rates resume their downward march
Ten-year U.S. Treasury yields have drifted lower over the past couple of months, bringing mortgage rates to the lowest levels in nearly six months and well below historical levels. … READ MORE >
Inflation and small firms: The restaurant squeeze is on
The recent surge in inflation is now a significant issue for smaller firms, and nowhere is this more evident than in the restaurant industry. … READ MORE >
CHART OF THE DAY: How the “real” unemployment rate affects policy decisions
Even as the Labor Department reported on Friday that the unemployment rate had fallen to 5.4%, it is probably an undercount. That’s not the intention, but instead stems from the long-held methodology of how the Labor Department determines who is in the labor force and who is not. … READ MORE >
5 things to know in life sciences: Week of August 2
From gene and cell therapy developments to the latest on initial public offerings, each week we highlight five things you need to know in the life sciences industry. … READ MORE >