Whatever volatility occurs in oil prices in the coming days, it is critical to note that the potential for economic damage and lasting inflation is restrained. … READ MORE >
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Attack on Iran puts focus on energy markets
The primary focus across markets will be on the 20% of global petroleum and liquified natural gas that flows through Strait of Hormuz daily and the price of Brent crude, which stood at $72.87 per barrel on Friday. … READ MORE >
5 things to know in life sciences: Week of Feb. 23, 2026
Each week we highlight five things affecting the life sciences industry. Here’s the latest. … READ MORE >
Producer prices rise faster in January as inflation concerns mount
Producer prices rose by 0.5% in January, up from 0.4% in December and marking a steady acceleration from the soft readings in October and November. … READ MORE >
Health care industry trend watch: Week of Feb. 23, 2026
What’s next for AI and health care? This and more in this week’s health care industry trend watch. … READ MORE >
Market Minute: RSM GDP Nowcast showing 4.5% growth in first quarter
We can be confident that the rebound in government spending following the extended shutdown last fall will add about 1 to 1.5 percentage points to overall GDP growth. … READ MORE >
Market Minute: Rising uncertainty and a flight to safety
The yields on long-term Treasury securities have fallen to the bottom of their recent trading ranges, with the 10-year bond testing 4% and the 30-year note dropping below 4.7%. … READ MORE >
Supreme Court tariff decision: Immediate impacts for manufacturers and importers
Manufacturers and importers should prepare for a potential surge in import activity over the next 150 days. … READ MORE >
Are the new tariffs justified under section 122? No.
No matter how one looks the current circumstances—the condition of the U.S. economy, its balance of payments or its currency regime—none of these meet the standards outlined under Section 122. … READ MORE >
Market Minute: Indian rupee depreciation to continue
After years of the rupee declining in value, the forward markets expect the rupee to lose another 3.0% in each of the next five years. … READ MORE >