Marketing and advertising firms say technological advancements, strategic growth initiatives and robust cost management practices are driving their transformations. … READ MORE >
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Fed cuts rate by a quarter point ahead of a possible pause
Slowing inflation and strong productivity gains imply that the Fed has ample room to keep cutting rates next year. … READ MORE >
The Trump restoration and the U.S. economy
The Trump restoration was resonating across financial markets on Wednesday with the prospect that his second administration will almost certainly bolster economic conditions should a round of tax cuts occur next year. … READ MORE >
The increased attractiveness of corporate bonds as the Fed cuts rates
We expect the Federal Reserve to cut its policy rate by 25 basis points at its meeting on Thursday to a range between 4.5% and 4.75%. … READ MORE >
5 things to know in life sciences: Week of October 28, 2024
Spatial transcriptomics is revolutionizing the way researchers map gene expression in tumor and brain samples, providing insights that could change disease treatment. This and more in this week’s update. … READ MORE >
Distortions in the October U.S. jobs report mask underlying strength
We would urge investors, firm managers and policymakers not to overinterpret the temporary factors driving the top-line decline and to expect a similar dynamic in the November jobs estimate. … READ MORE >
Strong gains in Income and spending boost economic growth in September
American households are well positioned to keep spending at a 3% to 3.5% pace as inflation moves back to 2% and real wages continue to increase. … READ MORE >
Medtech executives discuss regulatory collaboration, AI, strategic funding and more
What’s on the minds of the world’s top medtech executives? … READ MORE >
American economic outperformance continues as GDP expands by 2.8%
The U.S. economy continues to show strength, with full employment, price stability and strong productivity gains. … READ MORE >
Consumer confidence strengthens despite cooling labor demand
Job openings fell to 7.4 million, the fewest since 2021, from 7.86 million, while hirings rose to 5.56 million from 5.4 million according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. … READ MORE >