The disinflationary trend that has worked its way through the economy for much of the year modestly abated in October as the top-line consumer price index increased by 0.2% and the core rose by 0.3% on a monthly basis. On an annual basis, those figures increased by 2.6% and 3.3%, ... READ MORE >
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To contend with higher tariffs, businesses need to act now
With higher tariffs likely under the incoming Trump administration, businesses are already making decisions in a way that will affect economic growth and reshape the global economy. We are already getting questions on pulling forward expected orders for durable goods to avoid the increase in ... READ MORE >
Waste management companies focus on strategy and sustainability on Q3 earnings calls
During third-quarter earnings calls for several of the major players in the waste management space, companies addressed how strategic initiatives, technological advancements and sustainability efforts are driving their transformations. Transcripts of the earnings calls were provided by Bloomberg. ... READ MORE >
Consumer sentiment in November rises to highest level since April
U.S. consumer sentiment rose to the highest level since April as gasoline prices continued to fall and inflation concerns eased. According to the University of Michigan's survey in November, the sentiment index increased to 73 from 70.5 with expectations leading the increase. The election should not ... READ MORE >
5 things to know in life sciences: Week of November 4, 2024
Each week we highlight five things affecting the life sciences industry. Here's the latest. How the election might affect the life sciences industry Fierce Pharma provides some initial thoughts regarding the impact of Donald Trump’s election. Issues considered include changes to the Inflation ... READ MORE >
Marketing and advertising firms talk tech, other growth drivers on Q3 earnings calls
Several major publicly traded players in the marketing and advertising space addressed how technological advancements, strategic growth initiatives and robust cost management practices are driving their transformations on third-quarter earnings calls. Transcripts of the earnings called were provided by ... READ MORE >
Fed cuts rate by a quarter point ahead of a possible pause
The Federal Open Market Committee reduced the federal funds rate by 25 basis points on Wednesday to a range between 4.5% and 4.75%. Slowing inflation and strong productivity gains imply that the Fed has ample room to keep cutting rates next year. The major takeaway from the policy statement is ... READ MORE >
The Trump restoration and the U.S. economy
The Trump restoration was resonating across financial markets on Wednesday with the prospect that Donald Trump's second presidential administration will almost certainly bolster economic conditions should a round of tax cuts occur next year. Under such conditions, one should expect rising disposable ... READ MORE >
The increased attractiveness of corporate bonds as the Fed cuts rates
We expect the Federal Reserve to cut its policy rate by 25 basis points at its meeting on Thursday to a range between 4.5% and 4.75%. We anticipate an uneventful meeting given its proximity to the presidential election and the flexibility that the Fed will need heading into its December meeting ... READ MORE >
5 things to know in life sciences: Week of October 28, 2024
Each week we highlight five things affecting the life sciences industry. Here's the latest. UK Parliament considering new post-market surveillance regulations The UK government has introduced new regulations for post-market surveillance of medical devices, aiming to enhance patient safety and device ... READ MORE >