The increase in productivity has most likely been a catalyst for both robust economic growth and disinflation over the past year. … READ MORE >
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FOMC policy decision: Setting the predicate for rate cuts
The Federal Reserve shifted its bias on monetary policy away from tightening to a balance of risks that favors neither rate hikes nor cuts. … READ MORE >
Space companies leverage new strategies
As space companies leverage AI and operational efficiency with low fixed-cost structure models, they will succeed in growing their profit margins. … READ MORE >
Canadian economy grew more than expected in November
The Canadian economy expanded in November by 0.2% on a month-over-month basis, slightly exceeding expectations after staying flat for three months. … READ MORE >
The Fed’s key wage gauge slows to lowest level since 2021
The overall index eased to 0.9% in the fourth quarter on a seasonally adjusted basis, down from 1.1% in the previous quarter. … READ MORE >
RSM US Manufacturing Outlook Index: Pullback tempered by rise in capex
The pullback was tempered by an increase in capital expenditures, a reflection of the resilience in the American economy. … READ MORE >
Strong job openings and consumer confidence point to robust employment gains
Job openings inched up to more than 9 million, surpassing expectations and reflecting strong demand in December. … READ MORE >
Financial conditions turn positive amid economic resilience
For the first time since February 2022, the RSM US Financial Conditions Index has turned positive amid a robust economy, strong labor market, easing inflation and rising real wages. … READ MORE >
Netflix, WWE deal underscores shift around sports media rights
To address the competitive landscape, counter customer churn, and strive for profitability, many streaming channels are diversifying their strategies so as not to rely too heavily on subscriber numbers alone. … READ MORE >
FOMC preview: Modest adjustments will lead to pivot by midyear
The FOMC next week will almost certainly leave its policy rate unchanged between 5.25% and 5.5% and maintain the pace of quantitative tightening. … READ MORE >