Accepting an award for political courage, former Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell hinted at why he broke with convention to keep his board seat

Accepting an award for political courage, the Fed governor hinted at why he broke with convention to keep his board seat. 2026-06-01 00:30:00 Nick Timiraos

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American capitalism is at a crossroads, facing three key questions about what direction it should take. Which paths offer the greatest opportunities?

The path forward offers historic opportunity, marked by continuing innovation and prosperity. But it is also filled with potholes and potential wrong turns. 2026-05-31 16:00:00 David Wessel

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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

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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

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