U.S. Economic Policy Tracker

Inflation concerns dominated pre-jobs, with markets pricing a 44% chance of a September hike and CPI expected at 3.4%.

The July report reversed...

Inflation using the Fed's preferred metric fell sharply from 6.6% in September 2022 to 2.6% in March 2025, offering key perspective on the current federal funds rate cycle amid the long-term history from 1990 to 2026.

RAND's new open-source tools map the majority of federal spending to the people, communities, and businesses that receive funds, sharpening analysis...

Wisconsin faces the nation's second-worst net brain drain, with 59.8% of departing young adults college-educated versus just 45.2% among arrivals—a...

• Widespread pessimism: Nearly 8 in 10 Americans rate the economy poorly, with grocery concerns jumping to 41% from 24% in April and nearly half...

• The Federal Reserve approved a Spanish bank's acquisition of a Connecticut holding company on August 4, forming the 19th-largest U.S. bank with...

• Fed economist view: Tariffs add to inflation but U.S. economy proves resilient amid simultaneous AI investment boom.
• USDA assessment: Nine new...

• Florida cities like St. Cloud are slashing department budgets and ending use of savings to balance operations ahead of potential property tax...

Kevin Warsh launched a broad review of Fed policy frameworks, communications, and a new Productivity, Labor & AI Task Force on June 17.

His...

U.S. GDP growth cooled to 1.5% in Q2 as business investment eased and the Iran conflict disrupted supply chains, while wage growth is deflated by CPI inflation.

Mutual fund investors face annual capital gains taxes on reinvested distributions—even without selling shares—unlike direct stock or bond holders.

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Wilmington's economy reveals mixed signals that echo national patterns.

• Jobless growth persists as GDP rises 2-2.5% but hiring stalls amid AI...

Four players push distinct economic visions amid 2026 debates.

• Talarico calls for repealing Trump-era tax cuts, expanding child credits, and...

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