The RSM UK Financial Conditions Index stands at 1.4 standard deviations above neutral, which is providing a strong tailwind behind domestic economic activity. … READ MORE >
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Market Minute: Long-term interest rates and policy uncertainty
Economists’ are forecasting muted long-term interest rates by the end of next year, even as expansionary fiscal policies kick in. … READ MORE >
5 things to know in life sciences: Week of Nov. 3, 2025
Each week we highlight five things affecting the life sciences industry. Here’s the latest. … READ MORE >
Falling demand suggests further labor market deterioration
Fresh data from ADP, Revelio Labs and Challenger, Gray & Christmas all point to the prospect that weakness in labor demand is becoming entrenched and is not temporary. … READ MORE >
Market Minute: Lenders remain cautious
While businesses are now looking to expand, a modest majority of lenders have retained their more cautious approach, although that will most likely improve. … READ MORE >
Market Minute: The K-shaped loan market
Loan growth over the past year illustrates a large divergence in loan provisions to traditional borrowers versus non-depository financial institutions. … READ MORE >
Health care industry trend watch: Week of Nov. 3, 2025
Some health systems are turning to municipal bonds for strategic growth investments. … READ MORE >
ADP employment data affirms modest job growth
The ADP private sector employment estimate for October released on Wednesday showed a gain of 42,000 jobs, with service-providing firms adding 33,000 and goods-producing firms adding 10,000 positions. … READ MORE >
Market Minute: OPEC blinks as it plans to pause production increases
Facing the rising risk of a growing global oil glut, OPEC blinked, announcing on Sunday that it would pause a planned increase in oil production next year. … READ MORE >
Market Minute: World shipping costs continue to drop
The number of container ships sailing from China to the United States dropped considerably in October, pushing down costs. … READ MORE >