By Rachel Szymanski, Chief Economist, Trepp Last week’s big headline was the government reopening, but questions remain about its impact and the timing of key data releases. Here are three things to watch this week... Fed Views & Government Data Situation With government releases still in flux after the shutdown, the most reliable signals this week come from the Fed. The October Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) minutes and a dense roster of speakers will shape the conversation. Some divergence in Fed views...

In this week’s Roar: Difficult times for planning, a positive Red Sea update, steady operations at the Port of Long Beach, the strength of Asia-Europe trade, and accelerated AI adoption due to tariffs. For the moment, tariff-related headlines have quieted. However, ongoing tariff drama and a pending Supreme Court decision continue to have an impact. A significant challenge is how difficult long-term planning has become for importers and carriers. For example, many retailers stocked up early to avoid holiday surprises, but forecasts show import...

Strong governance lowers risk, accelerates progress, and makes it easier to show results to leadership and regulators. Responsible AI becomes real when workflows, data, and evidence live in one place. A modern governance environment turns policies into daily routines. The goal is simple — make it easy for financial services teams to do the right thing and easy for leadership and examiners to see it. Make the AI inventory your control center Start with a centralized catalog of AI use cases and models....

Cilcare is proud to announce its selection as one of the three finalists for the Enterprise Europe Network Award 2025, an annual recognition highlighting European SMEs that have successfully leveraged the Network’s support to accelerate their international development.  Over the years, the EEN has played a pivotal role in supporting Cilcare’s international expansion by facilitating access to key ecosystems and partners across Europe and Asia. This includes participation in the EU-Japan Biotech Missions, designed to connect European SMEs with leading Japanese biotech players, as well as guidance throughout several stages of the EIC Accelerator applications.  Being selected as...

Commissioner McGrath rolls out his “Democracy Shield” On Wednesday (12 November), Michael McGrath, the European Commissioner for Democracy, Justice, the Rule of Law and Consumer Protection, unveiled a new bulwark against the pressures testing European democracies. The European Democracy Shield aims to fortify the EU against foreign interference, disinformation, and the internal strains undermining trust in institutions. At its heart is a recognition that democracy is neither static nor guaranteed. “Democracy is only as strong as the people who believe in it,” said...

Overview: The US dollar is trading heavier against most of the world's currencies today. Better than expected Australian employment data, which boosts speculation that the central bank's easing cycle is over, helps explain the Australian dollar's gain to its best level of the month. However, sterling is firm and extended yesterday's gains despite news that the economy contracted in September and barely grew at all in Q3. September industrial output in the eurozone disappointed but the euro reached $1.1635, a...

The modern workplace is made up of diverse groups of people from a variety of backgrounds who possess an eclectic mix of skills and interests. Gone are the days when everyone in an office tended to look and sound the same. Today, you will find a variety of people sharing a workspace, each with their own unique blend of experiences and beliefs. In response to this new landscape, the archetype of the “modern employee” has evolved significantly. There are...