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Kevin Warsh, visiting fellow at the Hoover Institution, speaks at the Council on Foreign Relations in New York, Nov. 28, 2011.
Economics
White House Formally Nominates Warsh to Be Fed Chair
But the nomination could stall in the Senate Banking Committee.
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The Israeli air defense system fires to intercept missiles during an Iranian attack over Tel Aviv, March 3, 2026.
Economics
Iran Attacks Threaten U.S. Economy With More Uncertainty Around Inflation, Growth
If the war drags on for months, it could also torpedo business confidence.
March 4, 2026
Kevin Warsh speaks to the media about his report on transparency at the Bank of England, London, Dec. 11, 2014.
Economics
Trump Expects Fed Pick, AI to Deliver a '90s-style Boom; Economists Have Doubts
The story the Trump team is telling is incomplete at best.
March 4, 2026
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February Manufacturing PMI at 52.4%
Activity in the manufacturing sector expanded for the second straight month.
March 2, 2026
CEO of the World Economic Forum Borge Brende during the forum's annual meeting in Davos, Switzerland, Jan. 20, 2026.
Economics
World Economic Forum Head Steps Down Following Pressure Over Epstein Links
He is one of several prominent Norwegians facing scrutiny.
February 27, 2026
Vehicles move along the 2023 Chevrolet Bolt EV and EUV assembly line at the General Motors Orion Assembly June 15, 2023, in Lake Orion, Mich.
Economics
Wholesale Prices Arrive Hotter than Expected
The index measures inflation before it hits consumers.
February 27, 2026
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IMF Sees 'Buoyant' U.S. Economy but Warns of Risks From Tariffs, Debt
February 26, 2026
Shoppers at a grocery store in Schaumburg, Ill., Feb. 9, 2026.
U.S. Economic Growth Weaker than Expected in the Fourth Quarter
February 20, 2026
A shopper checks out in a grocery store in Schaumburg, Ill., Feb. 9, 2026.
Inflation Rose More Quickly than Expected in December
February 20, 2026
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Manufacturing Output Sees Largest Increase in Nearly a Year
February 19, 2026
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Why the DOE's $625M Coal Funding is Not a Comeback
February 13, 2026
A sign in front of a restaurant in Chicago, Feb. 5, 2026.
Surge of January Hires Stands in Stark Contrast to Weak 2025 Hiring
February 11, 2026
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Manufacturing Technology Orders Set Record in December
February 9, 2026
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Manufacturing Index Shows Expansion for the First Time in 12 Months
February 3, 2026
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Tariffs Squeeze Manufacturers, Raise Costs for Customers, Study Finds
January 30, 2026
Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell speaks at the Federal Reserve, Washington, Dec. 10, 2025.
Federal Reserve Keeps Interest Rates Unchanged
January 28, 2026
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Metalformers Signal Growing Confidence Entering 2026
January 28, 2026
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Fed May Keep Rates Unchanged for Months as Economy Shows Signs of Health
January 28, 2026
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Bringing the Power of Video AI Tools to the Plant Floor
Video AI agents uncover production floor risks, including missing PPE, idle workstations and operational bottlenecks.
June 22, 2026
Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook, left, and her attorneys leave the Supreme Court in Washington, Jan. 21, 2026.
Economics
In Federal Reserve Case, Supreme Court Appears to Carve Out Murky Exception
The court has signaled for months that it sees the Fed in a different light than other agencies.
January 26, 2026
Federal Reserve governor Lisa Cook and attorney Abbe Lowell arrive at the Supreme Court in Washington, Jan. 21, 2026.
Economics
Supreme Court Seems Inclined to Keep Lisa Cook on Fed Board
The high court cast doubt on President Trump’s bid to wrest control of the nation's central bank.
January 22, 2026
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IMF Upgrades Outlook for Surprisingly Resilient World Economy
The report partly credited a surge of investment in AI in North America and Asia.
January 21, 2026
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November Cutting Tool Orders Total Up Nearly 10%
Orders for the year were up 1.3% heading into the final month.
January 20, 2026
Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell speaks at the Federal Reserve, Dec. 10, 2025, Washington.
Economics
Fed Chair Powell to Attend Supreme Court Argument on Cook Case
The high court is considering an unprecedented bid to remove one of the members of the Fed's board.
January 20, 2026
Director of the National Economic Council Kevin Hassett walks to the White House, Jan. 9, 2026.
Economics
Trump Says He Wants to Keep Hassett in White House, Clouding Fed Chair Selection
The director of the National Economic Council is seen as a front-runner to be named Fed chairman.
January 19, 2026
Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell speaks at the Federal Reserve, Dec. 10, 2025, Washington.
Economics
Republicans Vouch for Fed Chair, Creating Rare Schism With Trump
Senate Republicans have closed ranks around Jerome Powell.
January 19, 2026
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Industrial Measures Close 2025 With Positive Signs for Machinery Demand
Manufacturers underperformed the overall economy but will soon be "in a position to increase output."
January 16, 2026
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Slowing Economy — Not Trade Friction — Is the Top Worry for U.S. Businesses in China
China’s economy is expected to slow further this year after expanding at a 5% annual pace in 2025.
January 16, 2026
Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell speaks at the Federal Reserve, Dec. 10, 2025, Washington.
Economics
Criminal Investigation Raises Key Question: Will Powell Leave the Fed?
He could be the first in nearly 50 years to stay on as a governor after his term as chair ends.
January 16, 2026
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Economics
UN Expects Global Economic Growth to Dip Slightly This Year
UN economists cited higher U.S. tariffs, economic uncertainties and geopolitical tensions.
January 16, 2026
Employees work on the assembly line at the Ford River Rogue complex, Tuesday, Jan. 13, 2026, in Dearborn, Mich.
Economics
Producer Prices Rise a Mild 0.2% in November
The numbers were supposed to come out in mid-December.
January 14, 2026
A video of Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell plays on a screen on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange, Jan. 12, 2026.
Economics
Top Central Bankers Express 'Full Solidarity' With Fed Chair Powell
Nine central bank heads said that Powell has "an unwavering commitment to the public interest."
January 14, 2026
President Donald Trump shakes hands with Federal Reserve board member Jerome Powell in the Rose Garden of the White House, Nov. 2, 2017.
Economics
Why the Federal Reserve Has Historically Been Independent of the White House
Independent central banks can more easily take unpopular steps to fight inflation.
January 13, 2026