January’s data shows that inflation is continuing to ease even as wages increase on an inflation-adjusted basis—an undeniably positive development. … READ MORE >
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5 things to know in life sciences: Week of Feb. 5, 2024
Each week we highlight five things affecting the life sciences industry. Here’s the latest. … READ MORE >
Canada’s job market exceeded expectations in January, adding 37,000 jobs
Nearly two years into a cycle of steep interest rate increases and after half a year with the policy rate at 5%, the economy added 37,000 jobs in January, far exceeding expectations. … READ MORE >
Revising our 2024 inflation outlook: Moving back to a 2% target
We expect the Fed to begin cutting rates in June, and that the central bank will reduce its policy rate four times this year, by 25 basis points each. … READ MORE >
Canada financial conditions update: Stabilization and recovery
Canada’s financial conditions remain underwater for now, signaling slow growth in the first and second quarters of the year after a contraction last year in the third and fourth quarters. … READ MORE >
Fed survey shows further improvement in financial conditions
The worst of monetary tightening for the financial market may be behind us, according to the latest quarterly Senior Loan Officer Opinion Survey released by the Federal Reserve … READ MORE >
Service sector grows faster than expected in January
The ISM service data is another reason to believe the Federal Reserve should not rush cutting rates this year. … READ MORE >
5 things to know in life sciences: Week of Jan. 29, 2024
From IRA drug negotiations to the increasing popularity of co-working spaces in biotech, here’s what’s happening in life sciences. … READ MORE >
Hiring accelerates in January as unemployment remains below 4%
The U.S. economy created 353,000 new jobs in January on the back of an upward revision to 333,000 from 216,000 in December. … READ MORE >
Q3 earnings roundup: Defense tech companies take balanced approach
Defense technology businesses are navigating a complex landscape shaped by escalating interest rates, persistent supply chain disruptions and a growing reluctance to embrace fixed-price development contracts. … READ MORE >