But given the general uncertainty around trade policy, one should begin looking more closely at short-term inflation expectations, which have been on the rise. … READ MORE >
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Jobless claims rise as durable goods data is mixed
While the government layoffs contributed to the increase, new filings for jobless benefits in Washington accounted for only about 2,000 of the 22,000 overall increase. … READ MORE >
Market minute: The growing complexity of U.S. supply chains
The aggregate complexity of the supply chains for the 50 largest firms in the S&P 500 Index by revenue is fully nine times more complex than in 2009, a stunning 16% compounded annual growth rate. … READ MORE >
Market minute: Is the fight against PCE inflation like waiting for Godot?
The January PCE inflation report, to be released Friday, will most likely show a 0.3% top-line increase on the month and a 2.5% increase from one year ago. … READ MORE >
Market minute: The impact of China’s ailing property markets
The Chinese Real Estate Climate Index, released by China’s National Bureau of Statistics, stands at 92.78, well below its historical average of 99.47. … READ MORE >
Supply chain issues limit growth among major data center hyperscalers
Supply chain constraints are limiting revenue growth among the largest U.S. data center developers—known as hyperscalers—and threatening the United States’ progress in artificial intelligence innovation, according to recent company earnings calls. … READ MORE >
Market minute: Complacency in markets understates growing risk
Several measures of risk point to increasing complacency in financial markets despite the possibility of rising interest rates, changing trade and fiscal policies, and rising inflation. … READ MORE >
Volatility in markets: Hedging risk in an era of growing uncertainty
It is clear that volatility in interest rates, bond yields and foreign exchange markets will accelerate and that firms will need to consider ways to hedge that volatility. … READ MORE >
5 things to know in life sciences: Week of Feb. 17, 2025
Biotech CEOs discuss the highs and lows of a successful IPO. This and more in this week’s life sciences update. … READ MORE >
Market minute: Rebar prices and dying disinflation
Economists have stepped up their research to ascertain if disinflation has ended and how that affects the risk matrix around the economy. … READ MORE >