★ Daily Intelligence Briefings (DIBs)⦁ Theme TrackerMarketsMonetary PolicyTechnology Bitcoin Bogged Down by Rate Hike Prospects, But Silver Linings Prevalent in On-Chain Data and Miner Activity Bitcoin's recent sell-off has been quite aggressive, but on-chain metrics suggest downward pressure is not nearly as drastic as the…McAlinden Research PartnersJanuary 11, 2022
★ Daily Intelligence Briefings (DIBs)ServicesTechnology Record Ad Spend and Renewed Digital Catalysts Could Reverse Social Commerce Slump Social commerce is expected to play an increasingly important role in the growth of the e-commerce industry. By 2025, shopping…McAlinden Research PartnersJanuary 10, 2022
★ Daily Intelligence Briefings (DIBs)Manufacturing & LogisticsTechnology Semiconductor Sales Forecast Third Straight Year of Growth on Tight Supplies, Global Digital Transformation After semiconductor sales shattered records in 2021 amid an ongoing supply shortage, chip manufacturers are forecasting another year of growth…McAlinden Research PartnersJanuary 6, 2022
★ Daily Intelligence Briefings (DIBs)Economics & TradeMarketsMonetary Policy Emerging Markets Log Another Year of Slack, But Expectations for a 2022 Rebound are Stirring Emerging markets equities largely underperformed major indices in 2021, a continuation of longer-term weakness. However, expectations for a reversal of…McAlinden Research PartnersJanuary 5, 2022
★ Daily Intelligence Briefings (DIBs)Biotechnology & Healthcare Evolving COVID Variants May Render Current Treatments Obsolete, Drive Need for New Round of Therapeutics The COVID-19 omicron variant has diminished the efficacy of the US's most prominent antibody treatments. As the genome of this virus constantly…McAlinden Research PartnersJanuary 4, 2022
★ Daily Intelligence Briefings (DIBs)⦁ Theme TrackerServicesTransportation Hotel Recovery Outpacing Travel Counterparts Amid Rising Occupancy Rates and Strong Pricing As the travel industry continues to navigate the COVID-19 pandemic, fears surrounding the new omicron variant have yet to worry airlines…McAlinden Research PartnersJanuary 3, 2022
★ Daily Intelligence Briefings (DIBs)CommoditiesEconomics & TradeEnergy & Environment Harsh Winter Weather Drives Energy Crunch Across Europe, Coal-Fired Power Generation at Record High Freezing temperatures are finally arriving across Europe, sending energy prices soaring once again amid fears of power shortages. Gas and…McAlinden Research PartnersDecember 23, 2021
★ Daily Intelligence Briefings (DIBs)Biotechnology & HealthcareMarkets Biotech, Pharma Cash Piles set to Drive Dealmaking and Buyback Activity in 2022 Most data indicates M&A activity has slowed in the pharmaceutical and biotech industries. However, that may change in 2022 as…McAlinden Research PartnersDecember 22, 2021
★ Daily Intelligence Briefings (DIBs)Labor, Education & DemographicsTechnology Omicron Likely to Boost Permanent Remote Work, Expanding Cloud Computing Capacity and Investment The latest COVID-19 variant has once again delayed corporate return to office dates across the US and beyond. At the…McAlinden Research PartnersDecember 21, 2021
★ Daily Intelligence Briefings (DIBs)CommoditiesManufacturing & LogisticsReal Estate & Construction Lumber Prices Higher On Low Inventory and New Tariffs, Housing Data Points Toward Robust Demand in 2022 Lumber prices have rebounded strongly over the last month amid ongoing supply chain disruptions and strong building demand. After rallying to…McAlinden Research PartnersDecember 20, 2021