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Member News
03
Jun
In this week’s Roar: diesel at a two-year low, new FMC rules in force, port congestion in Singapore, good news for air cargo demand, and the real costs of the Red Sea conflict.
Diesel prices continue to fall, with the U.S. price reaching its lowest point in the past two years. The average price per gallon is now $3.758, which is 30.3 cents lower than the price was on April 8, 2024. Prices are down in nine out of the...
31
May
What a Labour Government means for the UK Economy
With the UK General Election cycle having completed its first week, the pressure has been on the Labour Party, who hold a significant polling lead over the Tories, to provide details on what exactly a Labour government means for the United Kingdom? In particular, what can voters expect from Sir Kier Starmer’s party on the economy.
In her first speech on the campaign trail, Shadow Chancellor Rachel Reeves MP provided some insights into...
30
May
Key Features and Developments in This Report
Celebrating Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month
In a compelling interview, Wilson Sonsini partner Salil Gandhi talks with Notable’s Robin Li. They delve into the influence of Li's identity and personal experiences on her career trajectory and explore the changing landscape of Asian American & Pacific Islander representation in the tech and venture capital sectors.
Valuations Show Mixed Signs of Recovery Early
2024 saw mixed signals in early-stage valuations, following notable highs in the previous...
30
May
Sika’s near and long-term emissions reduction targets, aiming for net-zero emissions by 2050, have been validated by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi)1. This important achievement underscores Sika’s commitment to sustainability and its proactive role in decarbonizing the construction and automotive industries.
By 2032, Sika is committed to reducing its greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by 50.4% compared to the 2022 baseline, for scope 1 and scope 2 emissions, whilst advancing its growth strategy. These include direct emissions from owned or controlled...
29
May
Key insights
• Trends indicate a robust economy supported by strong consumer spending and transformative wealth transfers. CLA is predicting the rest of 2024 is characterized by a sense of resilience and optimism.
• Market sentiment is leaning toward a growth mindset, with the economy showing strength and businesses focusing on expanding and managing costs effectively.
• Within investing, a diversified portfolio is strategically designed to mitigate market volatility. It serves to both preserve and augment capital.
Curious about the many benefits of...
28
May
On February 23, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) withdrew approval of Pepaxto (melphalan flufenamide), a drug that it had previously granted accelerated approval for treatment of multiple myeloma. The decision came after a post-marketing, confirmatory study of Pepaxto failed to confirm the drug’s clinical benefit, and FDA determined that available evidence demonstrated that Pepaxto was not shown to be safe or effective under its conditions of use. Although accelerated approval remains an important pathway for sponsors to make...
28
May
In this week’s Roar: Container shortages in China, a soft U.S. truck market, the new tribunal for the Law of the Sea, the EU is embracing nearshoring, and key logistics trends for 2024.
Strong market demand and reduced vessel capacity due to the Red Sea crisis are resulting in container shortages at many Chinese ports. Forwarders are reporting an ongoing scramble for containers, with many carriers facing delays and equipment shortages. Waiting times at ports have gone up to 3...
24
May
Unpacking the EU leadership debate 2024
With less than two weeks until the first Europeans head to the poll, on Tuesday (21 May), Brussels think tank Bruegel and the Financial Times hosted the ‘Economic choices for Europe: EU leadership debate 2024’ to debate the economic policy positions of the main EU parties and their lead candidates.
Those in attendance were as follows: Sandro Gozi (lead candidate for the centrist Renew Europe), Ursula von der Leyen (President of the European Commission and lead candidate for...
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