Kristin brings a varied background to her work that includes project management, process improvement, marketing and communications, analytics, and more. At heart, she is a problem-solver who loves wicked problems, big ideas, and working with smart people to overcome challenges that initially seem impossible. Always on the lookout for the next big and interesting project, Kristin is passionate about incorporating data-driven decision-making, comprehensive and thoughtful analysis, inclusive thinking, and enthusiastic drive into everything she does.
Kristin brings a varied background to her work that includes project management, process improvement, marketing and communications, analytics, and more. At heart, she is a problem-solver who loves wicked problems, big ideas, and working with smart people to overcome challenges that initially seem impossible. Always on the lookout for the next big and interesting project, Kristin is passionate about incorporating data-driven decision-making, comprehensive and thoughtful analysis, inclusive thinking, and enthusiastic drive into everything she does.
Utilization Rates Dip Slightly as Recent Machine Orders Hit Shop Floors
Total U.S. industrial production was flat in August 2026, and the index for manufacturing decreased by 0.3 percentage points. Capacity utilization among manufacturers also decreased slightly.
Fed Raises Rates in a ‘Firm, Unanimous Decision’
For the first time in Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh’s tenure, the committee voted to raise interest rates by a quarter-point to a target range of 3.75% to 4.00% in a move that was all but certain after a flat CPI inflation reading last week.
Warsh Recommits to Fighting Inflation, Touts Growing Capital Investment
In his first address as head of the Federal Reserve, Chair Kevin Warsh reiterated the Fed’s commitment to bringing inflation back to the 2% target. He also highlighted business capital investment having its highest growth rate since 2021.
Overall Industrial Output Boosted by Industrial and Military Equipment
Total U.S. industrial production increased 0.2% in July 2026, a slight slowdown from the 0.3% growth in June. While the production of consumer goods contracted in July, it was offset by the rise in industrial equipment, space, and defense production.
Demand for Manufacturing Technology Should Continue Despite GDP Miss
Real U.S. economic output increased at an annualized rate of 1.5% in the second quarter of 2026, according to the advanced estimate issued today by the Bureau of Economic Analysis. This was below expectations after the previous quarter grew at 2.1%
Absent Forward Guidance Leaves Markets Guessing After Fed Rate Decision
The Federal Reserve announced today that interest rates will remain steady at a target range of 3.5% to 3.75%. An aggressive statement against inflation from Fed Chair Kevin Warsh in the prior meeting led markets to anticipate two rate increases in 2026.
Industrial Measures Remain Steady Amid Growing Machinery Investment
U.S. industrial production was flat in June 2026 compared to May 2026, but 1.1% above June 2025, according to the latest report from the Federal Reserve. Capacity utilization dipped slightly to a level 3.3 percentage points below the long-run average.
Fed Chair Warsh Keeps Rates Steady as the Specter of an Increase Looms
In his first meeting at the helm, Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh announced today that interest rates would remain steady at a target range of 3.5% to 3.75% in a widely anticipated move.
Industrial Measures Remain Steady Amid Rising Machinery Investment
U.S. industrial production increased slightly in May 2026 compared to April 2025 levels according to the latest report from the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System.
Improving Industrial Measures Point to Sustained Manufacturing Technology Demand
U.S. industrial production increased in April 2026 to the highest level since 2019, according to the latest report from the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System. Capacity utilization increased by 0.4 percentage points from March 2026.