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September 23, 2025

The New Economic Data Companies Need to Be Watching

By Ernie Tedeschi and Martha Gimbel

Recent firings of top officials at the Bureau of Labor Statistics and the Federal Reserve—as well as shifting tariffs—call for a reevaluation of the data your company consults as it plans for the future.

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Does Bitcoin Belong on Your Balance Sheet? by Christian Catalini

What leaders need to understand about the asset and the network to right-size their company’s exposure.

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The Hidden Cost of Rushing into Emerging Markets by Prakash Singh, et al.

Companies that move too quickly often undermine partnerships. This framework can help executives build long-term value.

Getting on the same page about which metrics really matter helps cut waste and focus investment.

What’s the best way to deal with rising costs and increasingly price-aware customers?

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