Addressing clinical trials challenges in the biopharma ecosystem. This and more in this week’s life sciences update. … READ MORE >
USA
U.S. retail sales decelerated in October
The mixed results in the October report should not change the likelihood that the Federal Reserve will cut its policy rate in December. … READ MORE >
Holiday season business insights: Shorter season, early shopping and fast shipping
Consumer products companies should encourage early shopping, plan for shipping constraints across the supply chain and engage post-holiday shoppers. … READ MORE >
Falling jobless claims and firmer inflation point to slower rate cuts
It will most likely will take longer for the Fed to get to its destination of a 2.9% policy rate as it forecast in September. … READ MORE >
Staffing and recruitment companies focus on the future on Q3 earnings calls
Staffing and recruitment companies highlight their approaches to managing market challenges and capitalizing on emerging opportunities. … READ MORE >
Hurricanes and sticky service and housing prices propped up inflation in October
One-time special factors and ongoing sticky shelter and service prices combined to cause an increase of 2.6% in the consumer price index in October. … READ MORE >
To contend with higher tariffs, businesses need to act now
Higher tariffs are likely over the next few years. In our estimation, firms do not have the luxury to wait and see how the policy changes turn out. … READ MORE >
Waste management companies focus on strategy and sustainability on Q3 earnings calls
Waste management space addressed how strategic initiatives, technological advancements and sustainability efforts are driving their transformations. … READ MORE >
Consumer sentiment in November rises to highest level since April
According to the University of Michigan’s survey in November, the sentiment index increased to 73 from 70.5 with expectations leading the increase. … READ MORE >
5 things to know in life sciences: Week of November 4, 2024
Each week we highlight five things affecting the life sciences industry. Here’s the latest. … READ MORE >