★ Daily Intelligence Briefings (DIBs)MarketsPolitics & Policy Psilocybin Decriminalized in Second US State, Trial Data Shows Sustained Effect of Psychedelic Treatment Successful approval of Proposition 122 in Colorado made it the second state in the US to decriminalize hallucinogenic mushrooms like psilocybin. Clinics…McAlinden Research PartnersNovember 17, 2022
★ Daily Intelligence Briefings (DIBs)Economics & TradeTransportation Chinese EV Brands Benefit From Strong Domestic Market, Plan Expansion in Europe and Southeast Asia Growth in electric vehicle sales has remained relatively stable when compared to broader automotive markets in the US and abroad.…McAlinden Research PartnersNovember 16, 2022
★ Daily Intelligence Briefings (DIBs)CommoditiesEconomics & Trade Russia Likely to Renew Black Sea Shipping Deal with Ukraine, But Potential for Wintertime Escalation Looms After several weeks of negotiations, it appears Russia will agree to an extension of their deal with Ukraine, Turkey, and…McAlinden Research PartnersNovember 15, 2022
★ Daily Intelligence Briefings (DIBs)Economics & TradePolitics & PolicyReal Estate & Construction China Attempts to Counter Property Downturn and Manage Contagion by Loosening Up More Liquidity China's latest plan to stymie the decline of its massive property sector is significantly broader than previous measures. The sixteen-point…McAlinden Research PartnersNovember 14, 2022
★ Daily Intelligence Briefings (DIBs)Politics & PolicyServices California Voters Reject Two Sports Betting Proposals, Busting Sportsbook Operators’ Bid for New Market Two sports betting initiatives on California's state ballot failed to garner enough support for either proposal to be approved. In…McAlinden Research PartnersNovember 10, 2022
★ Daily Intelligence Briefings (DIBs)MarketsPolitics & Policy Cannabis Legalization Approved in Two States, But Still Likely to Remain Low Priority in Congress Cannabis was on the ballot in five US states yesterday as part of the 2022 midterm elections. Of those five,…McAlinden Research PartnersNovember 9, 2022
★ Daily Intelligence Briefings (DIBs)⦁ Theme TrackerCommoditiesEnergy & EnvironmentPolitics & Policy Energy Takes Center Stage in US Midterm Elections, But a “Red Wave” Could Send a Bearish Signal for Oil Prices Though drilling and other oilfield services are booming throughout most of the world this year, the US's domestic industry has…McAlinden Research PartnersNovember 8, 2022
★ Daily Intelligence Briefings (DIBs)ServicesTechnology Digital Ad Slump Slams Earnings at Social Media and Streaming Firms, Amplifies Twitter Takeover Drama Much has been made about a potential drop-off in ad revenue at Twitter, following its controversial acquisition by Elon Musk and…McAlinden Research PartnersNovember 7, 2022
★ Daily Intelligence Briefings (DIBs)Economics & TradeLabor, Education & DemographicsPolitics & Policy Hong Kong Stocks Continue Slipping Lower, Offices Hemorrhage Tenants Amid Corporate Exodus On the heels of a controversial Communist Party Congress in mainland China, shares of Hong Kong listed firms suffered from…McAlinden Research PartnersNovember 3, 2022
★ Daily Intelligence Briefings (DIBs)⦁ Theme TrackerCommoditiesEconomics & TradeMonetary Policy Central Banks Embark on a Gold Buying Spree as Instability Threatens to Spark a Rally Though gold has skidded into its worst losing streak in more than 150 years, central bank buying has accelerated to…McAlinden Research PartnersNovember 2, 2022