News by subject: Economic News/Analysis

International Data Corporation (IDC) sees cloud-native deployment of telco network workloads accelerating in 2024. IDC forecasts worldwide revenue for telco cloud infrastructure software, including virtual network functions (VNFs), cloud-native...

U.K. business leaders are meeting optimism with caution as four-in-ten (42%) are preparing for a possible recession or believe we are already in one, which is down 25% from 2023, according to J.P. Morgan's third annual U.K. Business Leaders Outlook...

More than three-fourths of German business leaders expect increases in revenue (78%) and profits (75%) in the year ahead, up 9% and 16% respectively from 2023. At the same time, local leaders are acutely aware of the tense macroeconomic situation,...

Measured optimism prevails as French business leaders continue to have a favorable outlook on the global (54%) and national (51%) economies. While 73% report rising costs due to inflation, up 17% from 2023, about half (49%) expect a recession in...

Benevis, a leading dental healthcare and orthodontics delivery organization committed to providing quality care to underserved communities, announces the release of its Price of Poor Oral Health white paper to shed light on the profound economic...

Dun & Bradstreet , a leading global provider of business decisioning data and analytics, today released its Q1 2024 Global Business Optimism Insights report. The quarterly report shows a downturn in global supply chain continuity due to geopolitical...

SecurityScorecard, a global leader in Security Ratings, released the world's first Cyber Resilience Scorecard at the World Economic Forum Annual Meeting. The Cyber Resilience Scorecard provides an unprecedented view of global cybersecurity risk,...

? Nationwide, 88.5% of U.S. homeowners with mortgages have an interest rate below 6%, down from a record high of 92.8% in mid-2022, according to a new report from Redfin (redfin.com), the technology-powered real estate brokerage. That means more...

Corbin Advisors, a strategic consultancy accelerating value realization globally, today released its quarterly Earnings Primer®, which captures trends in institutional investor sentiment. The survey, which marks the 57th issue of Inside The Buy-Side®...

A new survey from Grant Thornton LLP, one of America's largest providers of audit and assurance, tax and advisory services, revealed how chief financial officers (CFOs) at technology companies plan to achieve growth amidst fierce competition and a...

As the U.S. recreational boating industry enters the busy winter boat show selling season this month, the National Marine Manufacturers Association (NMMA), which represents 85% of the country's recreational boat, marine engine and accessory...

The "Capex Forecast Check, 3Q23: Telco Spending Slips" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering. This comment provides an early review of 3Q23 market growth and spending metrics for the telecommunications operator (telco) market....

Chaired by His Highness Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah, Minister of Foreign Affairs, a high-level delegation from the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia will participate in the World Economic Forum (WEF) Annual Meeting 2024, in Davos, Switzerland, from...

The FINRA Investor Education Foundation (FINRA Foundation) has released a new report, Investors of Color in the United States. The report examines the behavior and attitudes of investors of color based on data from FINRA Foundation's National...

Citizens' 2024 M&A Outlook revealed optimism around the environment for dealmaking activity this year, underpinned by solid expectations for the U.S. economy and a pop in enthusiasm, especially among buyers. The annual survey of 400 leaders at U.S....

In 2023, a bull market in stocks surprised while bonds saw an uptick in performance during the fourth quarter. As 2023 ended, the impending recession never appeared, and inflation eased. As we enter 2024, positive winds of change are in the air....

Mondo, an Addison Group company, the nation's largest staffing agency specializing exclusively in high-end, niche IT, Tech, Creative, and Digital Marketing talent, reaffirms its commitment to delivering exceptional talent solutions through a unique...

AM Best expects claims stemming from two named storms?Pia and Henk?and generally poor weather conditions in the United Kingdom over the festive period will maintain pressure on non-life insurers' profitability. The Best's Commentary, "UK Weather...

This month, the Electronic Payments Coalition (EPC) is launching new campaign ads across the country in partnership with credit unions and community banks to highlight the united opposition of Main Street institutions against the Durbin-Marshall...

CoreLogic®, a leading global property information, analytics and data-enabled solutions provider, today released the CoreLogic Home Price Index (HPItm) and HPI Forecasttm for November 2023. Annual single-family home price growth moved up again in...

2023 was the year of AI enterprise adoption, with 55% of organizations adopting AI into their workflows, according to a recent report from McKinsey & Co. This adoption has been led by Large Language Models (LLMs) that promised to fulfill numerous use...

Women-owned businesses continue to fuel the economy, representing 39.1% of all businesses ? over 14 million ? employing 12.2 million workers, and generating $2.7 trillion in revenue. According to the 2024 Wells Fargo Impact of Women-Owned Business...

Researched by Industrial Info Resources--Industrial Info is pleased to be presenting its popular in-person North American Industrial Market Outlook & Networking Event at the Houston Marriott Sugar Land, near IIR's world headquarters, on January 17....

In an era marked by rapid changes in the cybersecurity landscape, the value placed on exceptional marketing leadership is surging. A noteworthy study by Christian and Timbers reveals a significant 12% increase in compensation this year for startup...

New research from Accenture finds the world is in the midst of a massive technology shift, as AI and other disruptive technologies become "Human by Design"?much more human-like and intuitive for people to use?and usher in a new era of unprecedented...

Today, Apartments.com ? a CoStar Group online marketplace ? released an in-depth report of multifamily rent trends for the fourth quarter of 2023. Throughout the year, a record number of units were delivered, presenting varying supply and demand...

Milliman, Inc., a premier global consulting and actuarial firm, today released the year-end results of its Milliman 100 Pension Funding Index (PFI), which analyzes the 100 largest U.S. corporate pension plans. In 2023, corporate pension funding...

?The median U.S. asking rent fell 0.8% year over year in December to $1,964, according to a new report from Redfin (redfin.com), the technology-powered real estate brokerage. That's the third consecutive decline, following a 2.1% annual drop in...

HouseCanary, Inc. ("HouseCanary"), a national brokerage known for its real estate valuation accuracy, today released its December Market Pulse Report, showing that activity in terms of net new listings placed on the market is up 5% versus December...

?The median U.S. mortgage payment was $2,361 during the four weeks ending December 31, according to a new report from Redfin (redfin.com), the technology-powered real estate brokerage. That's down $372 (-14%) from October's all-time high to its...

Following a year marked by banking industry disruption, geopolitical risks and sustained macroeconomic challenges, small and midsize business leaders are sharing a more balanced outlook heading into 2024, while pulling back from previous predictions...

DeciBio Consulting LLC's latest market report, "Global Clinical Oncology Biomarker Testing Market Report, Second Edition: 2023-2028," states that the global clinical oncology biomarker testing market is predicted to reach $12.6B by 2028, driven by...

ICR, a leading strategic communications and advisory firm, today released its January 2024 SPAC Market Update & Outlook report. In 2023, the SPAC market worked through the issuance and deal-making excess of 2020 and 2021. Only 32 SPAC IPOs priced...

U.S. small businesses experienced job growth for all of 2023 and extended a cycle of consistent job growth for 33-straight months, according to December data from the Paychex Small Business Employment Watch. The Small Business Jobs Index closed the...

Today, Veros Real Estate Solutions (Veros®), an industry leader in enterprise risk management and collateral valuation services, released its 2023 Q4 VeroFORECASTSM that anticipates nationwide home prices, on average are expected to increase 2.4%...

Diamond trading was quiet in late December as wholesalers took vacation between Christmas and New Year. The industry was cautious due to sluggish US consumer demand and competition from synthetics. The holiday season for the overall jewelry market...

? The share of U.S. homebuyers looking to move to a different metro area declined for the third straight month in November, dropping to 23.9%. That's the lowest share in a year and a half, according to a new report from Redfin (redfin.com), the...

Primerica, Inc. , a leading provider of financial services in the United States and Canada, announced today the release of the Primerica Household Budget Indextm (HBItm), a monthly index illustrating the purchasing power of middle-income households...

According to preliminary insights from Mastercard SpendingPulseTM, U.S. retail sales excluding automotive increased +3.1% year-over-year this holiday season, running from November 1 through December 24. Mastercard SpendingPulse measures in-store and...

As surging food inflation continues to define the economic landscape, restaurant groups of all sizes struggle to remain profitable. The ability to easily access the most competitive prices on food products has always eluded restaurants due to opaque...

University of Phoenix College of Doctoral Studies has released a new white paper, "Underrepresented Americans: How The Pandemic Rooted Societal Barriers and Derailed Career Trajectories," authored by, Juana Lang, Ed.D., M.Ed., faculty in the College...

J.D. Power: The Total Sales Forecast Total new-vehicle sales for December 2023, including retail and non-retail transactions, are projected to reach 1,396,700 units, a 13.2% increase from December 2022, according to a joint forecast from J.D....

?Just 15.5% of homes for sale in 2023 were affordable for the typical U.S. household?the lowest share on record, according to a new report from Redfin (redfin.com), the technology-powered real estate brokerage. That's down from 20.7% in 2022 and more...

Milliman, Inc., a premier global consulting and actuarial firm, today announced the latest results of its Milliman Pension Buyout Index (MPBI). As the pension risk transfer (PRT) market continues to grow, it has become increasingly important to...

Intercontinental Exchange, Inc. , a leading global provider of data, technology, and market infrastructure, today announced record liquidity across its global natural gas futures markets, including record open interest in ICE's Henry Hub natural gas...

Total construction starts fell 15% in November, dropping to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of $927 billion, according to Dodge Construction Network. Nonresidential building starts fell 29% during the month, residential starts lost 6%, and...

As the restaurant industry grapples with sustained economic pressure and labor challenges, SpotOn, a leading restaurant software and payments provider, unveils its predictions for the restaurant industry and recommendations for independent operators...

Advantage Capital, a leading impact investment firm, today announced a $1.75 million investment in Utah-based baked goods manufacturer, Farmstead Manufacturing. The company will use the financing to support the land purchase and build out of a...

? The Redfin Home Price Index? which is similar to but more current than the Case-Shiller price index?showed that U.S. home-price growth slowed for the third straight month in November. This is according to a recent report from Redfin (redfin.com),...

Pivotree Inc. ("Pivotree" or the "Company"), a leading provider of frictionless commerce solutions and services, today announced its clients, including leaders across several retail categories, experienced record-breaking 2023 sales throughout the...