On Sept. 30, as the shutdown deadline approached, the Economic Policy Uncertainty Index jumped to 528 from 298 the previous day, and it has remained elevated. … READ MORE >
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Market Minute: Rate cuts are taking longer to have an impact
The lag time between rate cuts and when those cuts are felt in the real economy is increasing, whether it’s in consumer spending or businesses taking on more risk. … READ MORE >
5 things to know in life sciences: Week of Sept. 29, 2025
Each week we highlight five things affecting the life sciences industry. Here’s the latest. … READ MORE >
Market Minute: As dollar dominates FX, investors hedge exposure
The dollar was on one side of 89% of all international transactions, which is an increase from its 88% share in 2022. … READ MORE >
Back-to-school wrap up: Cautious, value-driven holiday season forecasted
The back-to-school season has shown businesses how consumers are adapting, and these insights enable more innovative planning for holiday campaigns. … READ MORE >
Market Minute: Shutdown adds risk to waning consumer confidence
Surveys of how consumers view the economy dropped in September. The government shutdown could worsen consumers’ views of the economy. … READ MORE >
Health care industry trend watch: Week of Sept. 29, 2025
How OBBBA is reshaping health care. This and more in this week’s trend watch. … READ MORE >
Private sector lost 32,000 jobs in September, ADP reports
ADP reported a net decline of 32,000 jobs in September, driven by a decreased of 40,000 among small firms and 20,000 among medium-size firms. … READ MORE >
Market Minute: The costs of a government shutdown
An extended shutdown would raise the unemployment rate, reduce household consumption and restrain economic growth. … READ MORE >
Job openings inch up in August as labor market stabilizes
The labor market continued to rebound on the month after bottoming out in May and June. … READ MORE >