Research
Bloated Inventories Turning Into Economic Hindrance, Pantheon Says
The pandemic buying surge prompted businesses to stock up way too much.
Tag: demand
Risk
Uh-Oh, Consumers’ Confidence Fades, So Their Spending Should, Too, Economist Says
Natixis’ Lavorgna says people’s current high outlays can’t stay that way for long.
Risk
How Low Can You Go? Strategists Compete for Lowest 2022 GDP Growth
At the head of the pessimistic pack is Natixis’ Lavorgna, with a scant 2% projection.
Alternatives
Wells Fargo: Ax Natural Gas Too Early and the Green Energy Agenda Suffers
Gas, touted as the bridge between fossil fuels and renewables, is vital to ensure a smooth shift, a report argues.
Market Moves
What Stocks Boast the Strongest Pricing Power to Withstand Inflation?
UBS touts a list of what it thinks are the best companies able to keep demand cranking even as they charge more.
Commodities Rise: New Supercycle or Just a Temporary Blip?
Many institutions, wary of the asset class’s notorious volatility, keep their exposure low despite raw material price climbs.
Alternatives
Demand for Office Space Shows an Uptick
But it’s still 9% behind its pre-pandemic level. Will this all translate into a rebirth for the office market?
Pandemic Savings Are So Big They’ll Jet-Propel the Economy, Study Says
Some $2.9 trillion, hoarded by rich nations’ consumers, will fuel post-virus spending, Bloomberg Economics thinks.
Secondaries Fundraising Slumps in Q2, but 2017 Still on Track for Record
Only $4 billion raised in Q2, with record $19 billion raised in Q1 likely eating into demand.