Between May 30 and June 17, gas futures increased by 10.2% in the United States and by 16% in Europe. … READ MORE >
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Health care industry trend watch: Week of June 16, 2025
The latest Consumer Price Index data for May also underscores a persistent rise in hospital and related services, signaling escalating cost pressures for health care consumers. … READ MORE >
May capital markets roundup: Crypto regulation, deals and international trading
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 >
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 >