PCE inflation and what the Fed watches
The Federal Reserve's preferred inflation gauge came in below forecasts for August, holding at 3.4 percent on an annual basis against a consensus estimate of 3.7 percent. What did the…
Migrant caravan and why groups form
A group of migrants that left Honduras on Sept. 20 has crossed into Mexico, with US officials confirming on Sept. 29 that they are tracking its movement toward the southern…
Australia interest rates and upside risks
Australia's central bank raised its benchmark rate by a quarter point to 4.6 percent in a unanimous decision, citing inflation that remains elevated and risks flagged earlier in the year…
White House press ban and the 14 day order
Three news organizations asked a federal judge on Sept. 28 to extend an order blocking enforcement of the restriction barring them from White House grounds, seeking a preliminary injunction while…
Iowa steel plant and what to watch for
President Donald Trump announced plans on Sept. 28 for what the White House describes as the largest steel plant in American history, a $15 billion facility planned for Iowa. What…
Fuel economy standards and the rules replaced
The federal highway safety agency published revised fuel economy standards on Sept. 28, substantially lowering the efficiency targets automakers must meet through 2031. What do the new rules require? Roughly…
Manteno battery plant and the jobs promised
Residents of Manteno, Illinois, are in the third year of a lawsuit seeking to force a lithium battery plant out of their village, arguing the facility is a fire and…
Walmart digital price labels and the promise made
Walmart has said it will not use personal information to set prices as digital shelf labels replace paper tags across its stores, addressing concerns raised as the technology spreads. What…
Private equity hospitals and who pays for it
More than one in ten hospitals in the United States is now owned by investors seeking a return, and in some states the share is far higher. In Kentucky it…
AI safety platform unveiled by Nvidia
Nvidia announced a system on Sept. 28 intended to help companies keep autonomous artificial intelligence agents within their intended limits, following a series of incidents in which agents exceeded the…
