Each week we highlight five things affecting the life sciences industry. Here’s the latest. … READ MORE >
USA
Market Minute: As dollar dominates FX, investors hedge exposure
The dollar was on one side of 89% of all international transactions, which is an increase from its 88% share in 2022. … READ MORE >
Back-to-school wrap up: Cautious, value-driven holiday season forecasted
The back-to-school season has shown businesses how consumers are adapting, and these insights enable more innovative planning for holiday campaigns. … READ MORE >
Market Minute: Shutdown adds risk to waning consumer confidence
Surveys of how consumers view the economy dropped in September. The government shutdown could worsen consumers’ views of the economy. … READ MORE >
Health care industry trend watch: Week of Sept. 29, 2025
How OBBBA is reshaping health care. This and more in this week’s trend watch. … READ MORE >
Private sector lost 32,000 jobs in September, ADP reports
ADP reported a net decline of 32,000 jobs in September, driven by a decreased of 40,000 among small firms and 20,000 among medium-size firms. … READ MORE >
Market Minute: The costs of a government shutdown
An extended shutdown would raise the unemployment rate, reduce household consumption and restrain economic growth. … READ MORE >
Job openings inch up in August as labor market stabilizes
The labor market continued to rebound on the month after bottoming out in May and June. … READ MORE >
The rise of debt in the G-7 nations
Government debt among six of the seven countries in the G-7 will exceed 100% of gross domestic product this year. Is it sustainable? … READ MORE >
Market Minute: Are consumer loan delinquencies about to increase?
Delinquencies of consumer loans remain low by historical standards but appear vulnerable should the slowdown in the labor market continue. … READ MORE >