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US Universities Boost Financial Risk as Federal Funding Pressures Grow

University endowments have long played a critical role in funding scholarships, research programmes and operational expenses. In recent years, however, financial pressures have encouraged many institutions to place greater emphasis on investment performance as a source of budget support.

Nitish Kishor | 11 June 2026

Trump Pushes Fed for Rate Cuts as Independence Debate Returns to Centre Stage

The Federal Reserve was designed to operate with substantial independence from day-to-day political influence. While members of the Board of Governors are nominated by the president and confirmed by the Senate, monetary-policy decisions are made by the Federal Open Market Committee under a framework …

Nitish Kishor | 11 June 2026

The Great Manufacturing Rebirth That Wasn't: Measuring the Gap Between Promise and Reality

Government incentives, trade policies and industrial programmes have encouraged substantial investment in domestic manufacturing facilities over recent years. Semiconductor production, battery manufacturing and advanced industrial equipment have attracted significant capital expenditure commitments.

Nitish Kishor | 11 June 2026