by Ashley Mowreader | Mar 29, 2026 | Economy, Featured, Manufacturing
By many counts, T1 Energy is a picture of Republicans’ American manufacturing dreams. The growing Texas-based company employs over 2,000 domestic workers, producing tens of thousands of products each day just outside of Dallas, with a new $400 million facility opening...
by Cole van Miltenburg | Mar 15, 2026 | Durable Goods, Economy, Featured, Manufacturing
Trade uncertainty and war abroad could further weigh on manufacturing in Q1 2026, economists say. Spending on long-lasting goods stagnated in January, and key shipments figures indicate slowing growth in manufacturing. Headline durable goods orders dipped less than...
by Giulio Gnash | Mar 14, 2026 | Economy, Featured, Inflation, Personal Income
Stubbornly high inflation paired with another war in the Middle East could spell trouble for the U.S. economy. Personal income rose 0.4% in January, according to the Bureau of Economic Analysis, but inflation reduced that gain to just 0.15% in real terms. The PCE...
by Ashley Mowreader | Mar 8, 2026 | Economy, Featured, Manufacturing, Newest
Manufacturing activity improved in February, but growth remained muted due to poor weather conditions and uncertainty in the U.S. and global markets. The Institute for Supply Management (ISM) said Monday that its Manufacturing Purchasing Manager’s Index was 52.4, down...
by Stephanie Hong | Feb 23, 2026 | Consumer Price Index, Economy, Featured
Prices for goods and services rose at a slower pace than expected, giving the Fed more room to cut interest rates. Prices of goods and services such as airline tickets and hospital care rose 2.4%. Core prices excluding food and energy items rose 2.5%, which was also...
by Nancy Jiang | Feb 23, 2026 | Economy, Featured, International Trade
The US trade deficit in goods increased from the year prior, despite Trump tariffs that attempted to close the gap. The goods deficit wrapped up 2025 at a total of $1,240.9 billion, up 2.1% from last year, with a $25.5 billion increase. Imports also surged, increasing...
