Fixed-income investors are clearly pricing in a general reflation of the economy this year that will produce growth rates not observed since the late 1990’s. … READ MORE >
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U.S. industrial production growth continues
The Federal Reserve said on Wednesday that its index of industrial production, a measure of output at factories, mines and utilities, rose 0.9% last month as output continued to recover from the depths of the economic shutdown last spring. … READ MORE >
Private equity and venture capital stay resilient in the EU and UK
After a year of upheaval, private equity and venture capital dealmaking ended last year on a strong note in the European Union and the U.K., and that momentum is poised to continue. … READ MORE >
CHART OF THE DAY: Retail sales surge 5.3% as consumers spend stimulus checks
Driven by the latest round of stimulus checks approved in late December, retail sales surged 5.3% in January from a monthly decline of 0.7% in December, the Commerce Department reported on Wednesday. … READ MORE >
Inflation-adjusted interest rates and investment in the future of Canada’s economy
A confluence of events and policy shifts has coalesced into a unique opportunity for the Canadian government and firms to make long-term strategic investments. … READ MORE >
Political turmoil highlights the need for companies to evaluate governance risks
Companies’ taking a stand on the recent political unrest not only carries obvious risks for the businesses and groups, but it also presents opportunities for organizations to uphold their societal commitments, especially those articulated in ESG. … READ MORE >
3 things to know this week in energy: Canada consolidation, oil prices, and tech invests in renewables
Major tech investment in renewable energy continues, freezing weather lifts oil prices up, and Canada’s energy market sees another major consolidation announcement. Biweekly, we highlight three things going on in the energy industry that we think you should know about. Here’s the latest. … READ MORE >
With negative real interest rates, the time for U.K. firms to invest in their future is now
A confluence of events and policy shifts has coalesced into a unique opportunity for the U.K. government and U.K. firms to make long-term strategic investments. … READ MORE >
Hanging on: Five ways that hotels can survive the pandemic economy
Stung by the pandemic, hotel owners and operators have focused on finding savings in reducing staff and providing alternative services. While that has been a prudent first step, they need to go beyond those measures. RSM has identified five ways hotels can survive the pandemic. … READ MORE >
CHART OF THE DAY: How stablecoins are helping lay the groundwork for digital currencies
As stablecoins gain a toehold in the marketplace, they are helping pave the way for traditional currencies, like the U.S. dollar, to become digital assets. … READ MORE >