Weaker labour market, still-high interest rates and dwindling savings to crimp consumer spending
Decision to delay capital rules casts doubt on global consistency
Populism driving polarization, weakening region's governments, institutions
Macro and sector-specific factors favour a rebound in North American deals
Easing financial pressures are expected to slow decline in credit quality, boost loan demand
Business disruption costs are the largest effect of cyber incidents
Rate cuts on tap this year, although size and timing remain data driven
Strong revenues boost earnings amid rising provisions, charges
Markets drive industry AUM higher, net flows positive for large firms
Cost of latest trade salvo is low, but it escalates tensions, Moody's says