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Market Minute: The costs of a government shutdown
Oct 1, 2025 BY Joseph Brusuelas
An extended shutdown would raise the unemployment rate, reduce household consumption and restrain economic growth. ... READ MORE >Main Content
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 >
5 things to know in life sciences: Week of Sept. 22, 2025
By Amanda Laskey, Katherine Powers and Max Stanyard

The FDA issued new draft guidance to accelerate cell and gene therapy development. This and more in this week’s life sciences update. … READ MORE >
U.S. households bolster spending in August as service inflation persists

Inflation dynamics inside the August PCE report illustrated stubborn service sector inflation that increased from 3.5% to 3.6% while one can observe rising goods prices. … READ MORE >