An extended shutdown would raise the unemployment rate, reduce household consumption and restrain economic growth. … READ MORE >
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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 >
The rise of debt in the G-7 nations
Government debt among six of the seven countries in the G-7 will exceed 100% of gross domestic product this year. Is it sustainable? … READ MORE >
Market Minute: Are consumer loan delinquencies about to increase?
Delinquencies of consumer loans remain low by historical standards but appear vulnerable should the slowdown in the labor market continue. … READ MORE >
5 things to know in life sciences: Week of Sept. 22, 2025
The FDA issued new draft guidance to accelerate cell and gene therapy development. This and more in this week’s life sciences update. … READ MORE >
U.S. households bolster spending in August as service inflation persists
Inflation dynamics inside the August PCE report illustrated stubborn service sector inflation that increased from 3.5% to 3.6% while one can observe rising goods prices. … READ MORE >
Market Minute: Investors sell the dollar and buy U.S. equities
While global investors want exposure to the dynamic U.S. tech sector, those investors also want to reduce that exposure to the direction the dollar. … READ MORE >
Market Minute: Long-term rates rise as central banks tolerate higher inflation
As the Fed cuts rates into rising inflation, the risk of persistent increases that lead to a wider deviation from target is growing more probable. … READ MORE >
Human capital management firms stress innovation on Q2 earnings calls
Human capital management firms reported steady progress across their platforms in second-quarter earnings calls. … READ MORE >
Market Minute: The impact of policy expectations on the yield curve
The U.S. Treasury yield curve has shifted downward at the short end of the curve, with 2-year and 5-year Treasury notes dropping roughly 75 basis points this year. … READ MORE >