Dislocation around government paychecks, SNAP payments and the permanent loss of income by government contractors over the past six weeks will take a number of weeks to unwind. … READ MORE >
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Market Minute: Cloudy with a chance of a December pause at the Fed
Inflation is likely to rise faster than the Fed’s 2% target with risk of moving higher as the strong fiscal impulse that will hit the economy next year bolsters growth prospects. … READ MORE >
October capital markets roundup: Tokenization and strategic acquisitions
The pace of innovation is likely to continue into 2026 as financial services organizations pursue strategic partnerships, acquisitions, and innovative products to become one-stop shops for the evolving, modern-day investor. … READ MORE >
Market Minute: Long-term interest rates and policy uncertainty
Economists’ are forecasting muted long-term interest rates by the end of next year, even as expansionary fiscal policies kick in. … READ MORE >
5 things to know in life sciences: Week of Nov. 3, 2025
Each week we highlight five things affecting the life sciences industry. Here’s the latest. … READ MORE >
Falling demand suggests further labor market deterioration
Fresh data from ADP, Revelio Labs and Challenger, Gray & Christmas all point to the prospect that weakness in labor demand is becoming entrenched and is not temporary. … READ MORE >
Market Minute: Lenders remain cautious
While businesses are now looking to expand, a modest majority of lenders have retained their more cautious approach, although that will most likely improve. … READ MORE >
Market Minute: The K-shaped loan market
Loan growth over the past year illustrates a large divergence in loan provisions to traditional borrowers versus non-depository financial institutions. … READ MORE >
Health care industry trend watch: Week of Nov. 3, 2025
Some health systems are turning to municipal bonds for strategic growth investments. … READ MORE >
ADP employment data affirms modest job growth
The ADP private sector employment estimate for October released on Wednesday showed a gain of 42,000 jobs, with service-providing firms adding 33,000 and goods-producing firms adding 10,000 positions. … READ MORE >