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Macro stories that shape growth, inflation, labor markets, household spending, public budgets, and investor expectations.

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Economy

May 13, 2026

Manufacturers Diversify Supply Chains After Trump Tariffs, Seeking Resilience

Manufacturers in both the United States and China are actively seeking to diversify their supply chains, a strategic move driven by the lingering uncertainties...

Economy

May 13, 2026

Senate Confirms Kevin Warsh as New Federal Reserve Chair

Senate has officially confirmed Kevin Warsh as the next chairman of the Federal Reserve, with the vote concluding on Wednesday.

Economy

May 13, 2026

Kool-Aid Launches Electrolyte Packets Without Artificial Dyes as Kraft Heinz Seeks Brand Revival

Kool-Aid is introducing a new line of electrolyte powder packets, branded as Kool-Aid Hydration, which will be formulated without artificial dyes and sugar.

Economy

May 13, 2026

Social Security Recipients May See Higher 2027 Cost-of-Living Adjustment Amid Inflationary Pressures

Social Security beneficiaries are anticipating a potentially larger cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) for 2027, as recent inflation data suggests an upward trend.

Economy

May 13, 2026

Federal Reserve Report Shows Stable Financial Well-Being Amid Shifting Concerns

The Federal Reserve Board has released its annual "Economic Well-Being of U.

Economy

May 13, 2026

U.S. Coal Plant Retirements Hit 15-Year Low in 2025 Amid Delays and Cancellations

In 2025, the United States electric power sector saw the lowest amount of coal-fired generating capacity retired in fifteen years, with only 2.

Economy

May 13, 2026

Ex-Rugby Star Tom Youngs Finds New Passion Running Burger Stall

Tom Youngs, a former international rugby union player who achieved significant success with both Leicester Tigers and the England national team, has discovered a...

Economy

May 13, 2026

WhatsApp Introduces Private ‘Incognito’ Mode for AI Chatbot Conversations

WhatsApp has rolled out a new "incognito" mode for its AI chatbot, enabling users to engage in conversations that will not be monitored by...

Economy

May 13, 2026

US Dollar Index Faces Resistance as Metals Hold Support Levels

The current market session presents a critical juncture, with several key financial instruments, including the U.

Economy

May 13, 2026

Chicago Fed President Goolsbee Calls Inflation a ‘Moment of Seriousness’

Austan Goolsbee, president and CEO of the Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago, has described the current inflationary environment as a "moment of seriousness," indicating...