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Join our monthly economic briefings as Kenan Institute experts analyze the latest employment report from the Bureau of Labor Statistics and discuss top-of-mind business topics.
Join the Kenan Institute on June 4, 2026, for the fourth annual Conference on Market-Based Solutions for Reducing Wealth Inequality, as we reimagine what’s possible and chart new pathways toward inclusive economic growth.
May 8, 2026
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.
May 8, 2026
Riding the Seesaw
Kenan Institute Research Fellow Greg Brown breaks down another solid employment report and discusses potential challenges ahead in our May briefing.
Apr 3, 2026
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.
Apr 3, 2026
The Fed’s New Test
Research Fellow Christian Lundblad discussed a surprising jobs number and a complicated time for the Fed, as the possibility of an oil-driven increase in the inflation rate looms over future interest rate decisions.
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.
Kenan Institute Chief Economist Gerald Cohen discusses an unexpected decline in jobs and potential economic effects of artificial intelligence and the Middle East conflict in our March briefing.
Feb 11, 2026
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.
Feb 11, 2026
Economic Health Risks?
Research Director Camelia Kuhnen gave her analysis of the morning’s new employment numbers and the US economic picture at the institute's February briefing.
Jan 12, 2026
Five Economic Trends to Watch in 2026
Want to know which issues are top of mind for business leaders as we enter 2026? Chief Economist Gerald Cohen gives you the big questions for the new year in his annual Five Trends.
American Growth Project: Top-Performing EMAs for 2026
Many of 2025’s economic challenges are expected to persist in 2026, and some Extended Metropolitan Areas will be more resilient to headwinds than others. Find out which EMA economies the American Growth Project expects will expand the most.