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Boston Fed's July report shows slight economic expansion in New England, with modest consumer spending gains offset by heightened price sensitivity and struggling nonprofits serving low-income households.
3d ago
Battery storage installations exceeded 100 GW in 2025. Wood Mackenzie's first global integrator ranking places Sungrow first, followed by Tesla and CATL, emphasizing execution capability over price.
5d ago
Seventeen states are suing California over its plastic packaging ban, arguing the 2032 recyclable-or-compostable requirement illegally forces national compliance, reshaping interstate commerce through single-state regulations.
6d ago
Federal Reserve report reveals U.S. vehicle delivery network moves 18 million cars yearly through a $113 billion logistics system vulnerable to infrastructure failures, trade policy shifts, and electric vehicle transition.
6d ago
Milken Institute report warns AGOA, America's Africa trade program expiring December 31, remains trapped in outdated model, never reshaping trade flows or unlocking major investments despite 25 years of operation.
Jul 8, 2026
A Mackinac Center analysis traces how C.F. Martin fled guild restrictions in 1826 to build a guitar empire, arguing today's occupational licensing mirrors protectionism that nearly killed the industry.
Jul 8, 2026
Nearly half of tariff-paying firms plan further price increases, some beyond six months out, according to New York Fed surveys showing tariff-induced inflation persists over a year later.
Jul 8, 2026
Ukraine struck Volgograd with indigenous Flamingo missiles, disrupting Russian military production and fuel supplies. The 1,860-mile-range system reflects Kyiv's wartime focus on scalable, affordable weapons over advanced engineering.
Jul 6, 2026
