Each week we highlight five things affecting the life sciences industry. Here's the latest. CAR-T therapy for lupus gains attention CAR-T cell therapy shows significant potential in treating lupus—as discussed at ACR 2024--with early trials indicating improved patient outcomes and reduced disease ... READ MORE >
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As European economy deteriorates, ECB needs to be more aggressive
Good morning. The European Central Bank is clearly going to need to get far more aggressive in its easing campaign as the continental economy, led by the underperformance of Germany and France, slips back into pull of recession’s gravity. The ECB should now consider a 50-basis point cut at its next ... READ MORE >
Security firms emphasize growth on Q3 earnings calls
Three themes emerged from recent earnings calls for leading security firms: strategic growth and acquisitions; technological advancements and operational efficiency; and partnerships and contract renewals. Transcripts of the earnings calls were provided by Bloomberg. Financial stability and growth ... READ MORE >
Holiday season business insights: Bright outlook for spending
Robust wage growth over the past two years, coupled with improved price stability, has positioned American consumers advantageously for the holiday season. This favorable situation is likely to stimulate significant holiday spending as shoppers take advantage of savings opportunities throughout this ... READ MORE >
Human capital management companies discuss innovation and growth on Q3 earnings calls
In the third quarter, human capital management companies focused on innovative approaches and strategic initiatives that led to increased client retention and growth, based on recent earnings calls. All the calls cover the same timeframe, but due to differences in fiscal years, the earnings calls of ... READ MORE >
Higher tariffs are likely coming; consumer businesses should prepare
As consumer products companies look to a new Trump administration, higher tariffs are most likely on the way. Businesses that prepare now, even as they wait for the tariffs to take shape, will be better positioned to maximize their margins. For example, businesses can adjust to smaller tariffs through ... READ MORE >
New space launch law comes as satellite industry grows
The Biden administration’s Launch Communications Act, signed into law Sept. 26, aims to streamline the Federal Communications Commission’s process for regulating radio frequencies during commercial space launches and reentries. With this new law, satellite companies should expect a more efficient process ... READ MORE >
Housing starts and permits fall in October as hurricanes take a toll
Housing starts and building permits in the United States fell in October for the second straight month largely because of the two hurricanes in the South and the recent rebound in mortgage rates. Housing starts, a key indicator of residential real estate performance within gross domestic product, ... READ MORE >
The U.S. economic year ahead: Regime change, growth and rising interest rates
Since the American economy emerged from the shocks of the pandemic, we have made the case that it is undergoing a fundamental structural change. The end of historically low interest rates, the adoption of policies aimed at bolstering vital national industries and the influx of foreign capital have all ... READ MORE >
5 things to know in life sciences: Week of November 11, 2024
Each week we highlight five things affecting the life sciences industry. Here's the latest. Addressing clinical trials challenges in biopharma ecosystem Experts at the Outsourcing in Clinical Trials Conference in New England discussed strategies for navigating the challenging biopharma ecosystem, ... READ MORE >