A methodological change contributed to a better-than-expected inflation report, prompting questions from some economists.

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Every project, no matter how big or small, is a race against time. The longer it takes, the less profitable it is. And while shortcuts can save time, they can also lead to accidents. Striking the ...

Central bankers are tapping nontraditional data sources for a more complete picture of the economy In the spring of 2020, the Federal Reserve faced a challenge: The COVID-19 pandemic was upending ...

Electronic health records (EHRs) and retail kiosk data from millions of participants revealed a national prevalence of obesity of more than 40%, with substantial geographic variation across the US.