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4/24/2025 7:16:31 PM

Consumer Sentiment Decline and Trade Tariffs Shape U.S. Economic Outlook - (Ankura Monthly Economic Indicators - April 2025)

By Keith Jelinek Rick Maicki Frank Jones

Ankura's April update on key U.S. economic indicators reveals a stark drop in consumer sentiment, reaching its lowest point since June...

4/22/2025 5:24:48 PM

GLP-1 Drugs: Catalysts for a Healthier Lifestyle and a Revolution in Consumer Spending

By Juliana Malhotra Chris Ventry Keith Jelinek +1 more...

As increased usage of Glucagon-like peptide medications, or “GLP-1s,” sweeps the country and reshapes consumer behavior, a noticeable...

4/14/2025 4:16:23 PM

Supply Chain Strategy: A Permanent Seat at the Top Table

By Craig Bowen Geraint Thomas

The global supply chain has faced unprecedented disruptions, exposing vulnerabilities and reshaping consumer demands. These challenges...

3/28/2025 6:27:51 PM

The $15 Dilemma: How Rising Wages are Putting Unprecedented Pressure on Senior Living

By Sahithi Tupuri Matt Sgrignari Juliana Malhotra +2 more...

Introduction The senior living industry faces unprecedented pressure from rising minimum wages. In an industry already facing high labor...

3/28/2025 3:05:11 PM

2025's Discount Retail Dilemma: Managing Inflation and Competition Challenges

By Rick Maicki Chris Ventry Corinne Lim +1 more...

Facing fierce competition and unyielding cost pressures, discount retailers are at a crossroads in 2025. As inflationary trends persist...

3/28/2025 1:00:52 PM

Surcharge Creep: How Shippers Can Adapt

By Rick Maicki Keith Jelinek David Tait +2 more...

Navigating Surcharge Creep: How Shippers Can Adapt While the U.S. parcel delivery market has been rapidly evolving over the last several...

3/20/2025 1:00:06 PM

The Regulatory Roadmap for Third-Party Compliance in Financial Services

By Kay Toscano

In the rapidly evolving financial ecosystem, financial institutions (FIs) increasingly rely on third parties, including Fintech...

3/19/2025 4:00:43 PM

Consumer Sentiment Nosedives as U.S. Consumers Try to Make Sense of Economic Uncertainty - (Ankura Monthly Economic Indicators - March 2025)

By Keith Jelinek Rick Maicki Frank Jones

March 2025 consumer sentiment in the U.S. experienced a significant decline, dropping 11% and marking the third consecutive monthly...

3/18/2025 8:46:17 PM

The Top Five Ways Cannabis Reform Could Impact Financial Services in 2025

By Jake Hines

We are just a couple of months into 2025, and cannabis reform is already poised to massively impact the financial services industry. The...

3/17/2025 1:52:00 PM

Transforming Pet Food Manufacturing Operations: Unlocking Value Chain Excellence

By Jesse Lehman Sahithi Tupuri Rick Maicki +1 more...

Challenges Facing Pet Food Manufacturers in Today’s Business Environment The pet food industry has navigated both booms and challenges in...

3/13/2025 1:15:16 PM

Trucking’s Gradual Turn: A Slow Recovery Unfolds as Overcapacity Normalizes

By David Tait Corinne Lim Ben Kim +2 more...

The trucking industry is showing early signs of recovery from a prolonged recession, with spot rates rising and overcapacity normalizing....

3/13/2025 1:11:25 PM

Building a Culture of Compliance: Best Practices for Fintech Startups

By Omar Magana

Launching a Fintech startup is a challenging endeavor. In a competitive landscape, startups must create a secure, scalable, and...

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