New claims fell by 12,000 to 201,000 for the week ending Feb. 17, according to the Labor Department’s data on Thursday. … READ MORE >
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5 things to know in life sciences: Week of Feb. 19, 2024
Each week we highlight five things affecting the life sciences industry. Here’s the latest. … READ MORE >
Natural gas and the move toward energy self-sufficiency
Natural gas accounts for roughly 30% of the energy used domestically, and the U.S. is now the largest global exporter of LNG. … READ MORE >
Solow Residual: Total factor productivity and the U.S. economy
A recent study by the San Francisco Federal Reserve found that total factor productivity grew by a robust 4.99% on the most recent quarter after adjusting for factors such as labor, capital, utilization and worked hours. … READ MORE >
Canada’s inflation excluding shelter hit target in January
Canada’s consumer price index dropped to 2.9% in January, led by lower year-over-year figures in gasoline prices. On a monthly basis, prices stayed flat. … READ MORE >
Geopolitical tensions and risks to the inflation outlook
Just as inflation appeared to be coming under control in recent months, rising tensions in the Middle East have shaken this view and now represent the major risk to our economic and inflation outlooks. … READ MORE >
Inflation expectations remain remarkably well anchored
The Federal Reserve’s five-year inflation forward breakeven rate—a closely watched measure of inflation expectations—stands at 2.3%, below the cyclical peak of 2.67% posted on April 19, 2022. … READ MORE >
5 things to know in life sciences: Week of Feb. 12, 2024
Each week we highlight five things affecting the life sciences industry. Here’s the latest. … READ MORE >
U.S. retail sales fall in January as holiday hangover sets in
In a break from recent years, ,American consumers began the year on a weak note as retail sales fell 0.8% on a monthly basis in January, according to Census Bureau data. … READ MORE >
Cautious, but optimistic, consumer products M&A climate for 2024
Add-on acquisitions are continuing to account for a larger share of deals. These acquisitions will be attractive for buyers given their cost effectiveness. … READ MORE >