May 2025 was a pivotal month for exchanges, broker-dealers, and clearinghouses, particularly in the realm of digital assets. The month saw major regulatory advancement in the cryptocurrency space, plus an announcement about a key technology partnership to support the Securities and Exchange Commission’s treasury clearing mandate. … READ MORE >
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Retail sales send mixed signals amid trade uncertainty
Retail sales in May offered a muddled picture of consumer behavior, suggesting that while American households remain in decent shape, their appetite for spending is showing signs of fatigue. … READ MORE >
Market Minute: Are stocks in Alfred E. Neuman territory?
After months of wild swings, the S&P 500 index is back near its record high. But there are warning signs. … READ MORE >
Market Minute: Inventory cushion may be holding down inflation
Even as some goods showed early signs of tariff-induced inflation, businesses have for the most part managed to absorb the cost of the new trade taxes. … READ MORE >
The U.S. is in better position to endure an oil and gas shock
Overall, the impact of the most recent Middle East conflict on the U.S. economy will be muted, but the risks of the conflict expanding remain. … READ MORE >
5 things to know in life sciences: Week of June 9, 2025
Each week we highlight five things affecting the life sciences industry. Here’s the latest. … READ MORE >
Health care industry trend watch: Week of June 9, 2025
Hospitals face renewed pressure on price transparency. This and more in this week’s health care industry trend watch. … READ MORE >
Market Minute: Patience is a virtue for the Fed
Based on our own model and the central bank’s recent rhetoric, the Fed will be and should be in no hurry to cut rates given the risk around the economic outlook. … READ MORE >
Initial jobless claims increased again. Is it time to worry?
New filings for unemployment benefits continued to climb last week, reaching 248,000 and nearing our threshold of 250,000 that suggests risk of a recession. … READ MORE >
Market Minute: It’s not the beans that cost more. It’s the can.
In a range of categories in the consumer price index where goods have been subject to tariffs like the 25% levy on steel and aluminum, prices increased significantly. … READ MORE >