The U.S. Customs and Border Protection agency is collecting tariffs at a rate of $30 billion per month compared with the $6.8 billion per month normally collected from importers. … READ MORE >
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Market Minute: French-German yield spread to widen on political risk
The yield spread between French and German 10-year government bonds is spiking as France’s government once again comes under pressure. … READ MORE >
Capital markets roundup: Around-the-clock trading progress, digital assets and more
Capital markets exchanges made progress in September on rolling out around-the-clock trading, and market participants took steps in broadening the acceptance of digital assets and the regulation guiding this asset class. … READ MORE >
Health care industry trend watch: Week of Oct. 6, 2025
While Medicare and Medicaid will continue operating throughout the current government shutdown, the health care sector could feel uncertainty in other ways. … READ MORE >
Market Minute: Persistent inflation across the G-7
While central banks have adhered to a policy maintaining inflation at a 2% target, only Canada and France have kept inflation below 2% over the past 12 months. … READ MORE >
5 things to know in life sciences: Week of Oct. 6, 2025
FDA launches pilot to boost domestic generic drug production. This and more in this week’s life sciences update. … READ MORE >
Market Minute: Increased risk appetite for high-yield bonds
Despite uncertainty caused by changing economic policies, investor interest in high-yield corporate debt is providing a tailwind for the economy. … READ MORE >
Market Minute: Subdued forecasts for growth in developed economies
The OECD points to further downside risks to international trade, increased concerns about the fiscal health of the economies, renewed inflation pressures and financial instability. … READ MORE >
Market Minute: Policy uncertainty spikes after shutdown
On Sept. 30, as the shutdown deadline approached, the Economic Policy Uncertainty Index jumped to 528 from 298 the previous day, and it has remained elevated. … READ MORE >
Market Minute: Rate cuts are taking longer to have an impact
The lag time between rate cuts and when those cuts are felt in the real economy is increasing, whether it’s in consumer spending or businesses taking on more risk. … READ MORE >