Riding the Seesaw: Economic Briefing FRIDAY
Join Kenan Institute Research Fellow Greg Brown as he discusses the up-and-down year for job growth and the fresh employment report during the institute’s monthly briefing at 9 AM EDT Friday, May 8.
The Fed’s New Test: Press April Briefing
Beneath the headlines about Iran and oil, a quieter story is building. Join Kenan Institute Research Fellow Christian Lundblad as he discusses the situation and takes your questions during the institute’s monthly briefing at 9 AM EDT Friday, April 3.
Economic Risk in the Age of AI and Escalation: March 2026 Briefing
During the institute’s monthly briefing at 9 AM EST Friday, March 6, Chief Economist Gerald Cohen will discuss two new forces affecting the US economy, artificial intelligence and the Middle East.
Economic Health Risks? February 2026 Briefing
During the institute’s next monthly briefing at 9 AM EST Wednesday, February 11, Kenan Institute Director of Research Camelia Kuhnen will assess the economy’s health following the delayed release of the Bureau of Labor Statistics data.
New Jobs Data and the 2026 Economic Outlook: January Economic Briefing
Join us at 9 AM EST Friday, January 9, as Chief Economist Gerald Cohen examines fresh employment numbers from the Bureau of Labor Statistics and previews his Five Trends commentary in our monthly economic briefing.
Cohen to ‘Marketplace’: Continued Productivity Growth Not Assured
Institute Chief Economist Gerald Cohen told American Public Media’s “Marketplace” on December 11 that it’s tempting to think we’ll remain in an era of higher productivity because “that generally matches with an era of … lower inflation.”
Dealing with Data Uncertainty: December Economic Briefing
Join us Friday, December 5, at 9 AM EST as Research Fellow Greg Brown examines how federal agencies are tackling a historic data backlog and what it means for policy and business amid ongoing uncertainty.
Frontiers 2025: Four Insights Redefining How We Work and Lead
Common threads tied together the vast collection of information at the 2025 Frontiers of Business Conference. We offer takeaways for those looking to tackle the skills gap and build a more robust and resilient economy.
Filling the Data Gap: November Economic Briefing
The government shutdown has slowed the flow of economic data out of Washington to a trickle. Kenan Institute Chief Economist Gerald Cohen will look at available indicators to fill the gap during the institute’s monthly briefing at 9 AM EST Friday, November 7.
The Shutdown Edition: October Economic Briefing
Join Kenan Institute Research Fellow Greg Brown at 9 AM EDT Friday, October 3, for the institute’s monthly briefing, discussing the real uncertainty and potential effects of the government shutdown.
Kuhnen in WSJ: In This Economy, Homeownership Is Determining the Winners
Kenan Institute Research Director Camelia Kuhnen talked to the Wall Street Journal about the “two-speed economy,” where high earners and many older Americans are in good shape but unemployment for others has jumped.
Consumer Mood Check-In: September Economic Briefing
Kenan Institute Research Director Camelia Kuhnen will analyze the new employment report and assess the overall financial health of American households during the institute’s monthly briefing at 9 AM EDT Friday, September 5.
Jobs Report: A Moment of Clarity? August Economic Briefing
During the institute’s next monthly briefing at 9 AM EDT Friday, August 1, Kenan Institute Research Fellow Christian Lundblad will examine Friday’s employment data for some clarity on the economy’s trajectory.
Chief Economist Sits Down With UNC’s The Well
Gerald Cohen discussed Empowering American Cities, the Kenan Institute’s collaboration with Fifth Third Bank, in a question-and-answer session featured on UNC.edu.
Tariffs and Deportations: July Economic Briefing
Join us on Thursday, July 3, as Research Economist Sarah Dickerson explores the economic impacts of current U.S. policy during our monthly briefing.
Empowering American Cities Featured in USA Today
Kenan Institute Chief Economist Gerald Cohen and Empowering American Cities, the institute’s collaboration with Fifth Third Bank, are featured in a new USA Today package about cities with growing economies.
Policymaking, Fast and Slow: June Economic Briefing
Kenan Institute Chief Economist Gerald Cohen will evaluate the morning’s employment data in the context of new policy during the latest monthly economic briefing at 9 AM EDT Friday, June 6.
Shared Responsibility, Shared Prosperity: Advancing Upward Mobility in America
At the institute’s annual Conference on Market-Based Solutions for Reducing Wealth Inequality, a diverse group of experts from business, government and academia discussed practical solutions for improving upward mobility.
Not-So-Great Expectations: May Economic Briefing
We can’t call it a recession yet but join Kenan Institute Research Economist Sarah Dickerson as she addresses a mixed bag of economic news during the institute’s monthly briefing at 9 AM EDT Friday, May 2.
Consumers’ Darkening Mood: April Economic Briefing
Kenan Institute Research Director Camelia Kuhnen will explore consumer confidence and sentiment, federal policy uncertainty, and economic activity during the institute’s monthly virtual briefing at 9 AM EDT Friday, April 4.
Congratulations to the 2025 Kenan Institute Student Award Winners
The Kenan Institute is proud to announce the winners of the 2025 Kenan Institute Student Awards.
Effects of Policy Uncertainty: February Economic Briefing
Will uncertainty over new administration policy dent the economy? Kenan Institute Research Fellow Greg Brown will look at this question and more during the institute’s monthly virtual briefing at 9 AM EST Friday, February 7.
Trends to Watch in 2025: January Economic Briefing
Dive into the Kenan Institute’s monthly virtual press briefing on Friday, Jan. 10, as institute Chief Economist Gerald Cohen explores economic trends to watch for 2025.
Season of Good Cheer? December Economic Briefing
Kenan Institute Research Director Camelia Kuhnen will discuss consumer confidence along with recent changes in the labor market and inflation during the institute’s monthly virtual briefing at 9 AM EST Friday, December 6.