Singing the blues

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Macroeconomic data may appear to indicate slower growth and ther factors depressing corporate profits, but analysts in touch with companies are more optimistic, and this could help financial markets. Meanwhile, pharmaceutical companies are under pressure due to moves to cut healthcare costs.

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Bond investors begin the audit of war

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Bond investors fear that the US could borrow heavily to fund military action, and that the huge budget surplus could disappear. Equity investors may also find that this borrowing will not boost the economy.

Credit market, Credit markets

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The dark side of the profit squeeze

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Pressure on profits in the US, UK and elsewhere, is linked to a number of factors, such as innovation. The impact of this pressure is also assessed.

Economics, Research and Development in the Social Sciences and Humanities, Business, Innovations

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Subjects list: Economic aspects, Profit, Profits, Financial markets
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