Economy

BusinessFirst's Rebranding and New Partnership with ISC: A Strategic Move Amid Market Pressures

BusinessFirst has rebranded from RetailFirst and partnered with ISC, enhancing its operational framework amid ongoing challenges in the workers' compe...

Jul 15, 2026 • 5 min read

Economy

Shifts in Corporate Venture Capital: The Rise of Strategic Consolidation

Recent shutdowns of major corporate venture arms signal a restructuring in the venture capital landscape, emphasizing targeted investments from tech g...

Jul 15, 2026 • 5 min read

Economy

Insurance Professionals Are Training AI Models that Could Replace Their Jobs

AI's integration in the insurance sector has professionals training models that may ultimately diminish their roles, raising ethical and economic conc...

Jul 15, 2026 • 5 min read

Banking

Aon Appoints Vlad Bobko as Global Head of Political Risk Amid Rising Demand

Vlad Bobko takes on the role of global strategy head for political risk at Aon, reflecting increasing client demand amidst geopolitical volatility.

Jul 15, 2026 • 5 min read

Economy

Leadership Changes in Insurance: MISSION Expands, CRC Group Enhances HR, and PhysNet Appoints COO

MISSION expands its Latin America operations, CRC Group enhances its leadership, and PhysNet names a new COO as the insurance sector evolves.

Jul 15, 2026 • 5 min read

Banking

Consumer Lawsuit Highlights Data Handling Issues in Auto Insurance Claims

A consumer accuses GEICO and LexisNexis of mishandling identity theft claims, raising concerns over the integrity of underwriting data.

Jul 14, 2026 • 5 min read

Markets

Market Update: Futures Decline While Oil Prices Show Yearly Drops

S&P 500 and DOW futures are down ahead of Monday, with oil prices facing a year-over-year decline despite recent increases.

Jan 11, 2026 • 5 min read

Banking

Upcoming Economic Reports: Key Insights for January 11-16, 2026

This week highlights crucial economic data releases, including CPI, new home sales, and manufacturing surveys, shaping market expectations.

Jan 10, 2026 • 5 min read

Banking

Household Net Worth Grows Amid Rising Debt: Insights from the Fed's Q3 2025 Report

The Fed's Q3 2025 Flow of Funds report highlights a $6.1 trillion rise in household net worth, despite increasing debt pressures.

Jan 09, 2026 • 5 min read

Economy

December Employment Report Indicates Sluggish Labor Market Trends

December's employment report reveals a drop in job growth and low participation rates, signaling potential challenges ahead for the labor market.

Jan 09, 2026 • 5 min read

Economy

December Jobs Data Reflects Slow Employment Growth Amid Revisions

December's employment data shows slow job growth at 50,000 and a slight drop in the unemployment rate to 4.4%, amid significant payroll revision downw...

Jan 09, 2026 • 5 min read

Crypto

U.S. Trade Deficit Narrowed to $29.4 Billion in October Amid Declining Imports

The U.S. trade deficit fell to $29.4 billion in October, driven by a decrease in imports, while exports rose significantly year-over-year.

Jan 08, 2026 • 5 min read

Economy

Weekly Initial Claims for Unemployment Rise, Average Reaches Lowest Level Since April 2024

Initial unemployment claims rose to 208,000, but the four-week average dropped to its lowest level in nearly six months, indicating labor market resil...

Jan 08, 2026 • 5 min read

Economy

Service Sector Shows Steady Growth as ISM Index Hits 54.4% in December

The ISM® Services index rose to 54.4% in December, indicating continued expansion in the services sector and the first employment growth in seven mont...

Jan 07, 2026 • 5 min read

Economy

U.S. Job Openings Dip to 7.1 Million in November Amid Stable Labor Metrics

November saw job openings decline to 7.1 million, reflecting minimal hiring changes and stable quit rates year-over-year.

Jan 07, 2026 • 5 min read

Banking

Light Vehicle Sales Increased to 16.0 Million SAAR in December

The BEA reported that light vehicle sales were at 16.0 million in December on a seasonally adjusted annual basis (SAAR). This was up 1.9% from the sal...

Jan 06, 2026 • 5 min read