Incoming Fed Chairman Kevin Warsh wants the central bank to consider alternative measures of inflation when setting monetary policy—some of which show price pressures actually are much lower

To measure underlying inflation, the new chairman has urged the central bank to look at alternatives to its standard gauge. 2026-05-31 09:30:00 Nick Timiraos

Continue ReadingIncoming Fed Chairman Kevin Warsh wants the central bank to consider alternative measures of inflation when setting monetary policy—some of which show price pressures actually are much lower

China’s manufacturing activity stayed flat in May after expanding for two straight months, reflecting the pressure from rising energy costs since the Middle East conflict began

China’s manufacturing activity stayed flat in May after expanding for two straight months, reflecting the pressure from rising energy costs since the Middle East conflict began. 2026-05-31 02:39:00

Continue ReadingChina’s manufacturing activity stayed flat in May after expanding for two straight months, reflecting the pressure from rising energy costs since the Middle East conflict began