Read my story at The Observer. The annual Jackson Hole Economic Symposium in Wyoming has long been a stage where Federal Reserve chairs signal the direction of U.S. monetary policy. This year’s gathering carries unusual weight. It will be Jerome Powell’s final appearance as Fed chair, […]
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Ford’s Big Truck Legacy Could be a Problem for its Small Electric Truck Ambitions
Read my story at The Observer. Last week, under the blistering heat of an August day at a Ford plant in Louisville, Ky., Ford CEO Jim Farley, a self-proclaimed lifelong petrol head, announced a $30,000 electric pickup truck slated for release in 2027. Farley pitched it as a new “Model T moment,” a […]
Talking Tariffs with SAE
I had the pleasure of sitting down with Roberto Baldwin at SAE to discuss how tariffs will likely impact automakers globally and in the US. Check out our podcast here.
Why Honda is talking about merging with Nissan
I had an opportunity to talk with top executives at Honda about why the merger with Nissan makes sense.
How Trump’s Economic Policies Could Upend the Electric Vehicle Industry
How Donald Trump’s economic plans could deeply impact consumers and make everything more expensive.
Greedflation is Hitting Lower- and Middle-Income Americans the Hardest
Greedflation and upflation are hitting lower and middle-class Americans hard, even as inflation cools.
It’s Not Your Imagination: Companies are Posting More Fake Jobs Than Ever–and Now They’re Interviewing People For Them!
Ghost job postings have been on the rise but now, more companies are actually going through the process of interviewing people for them, too.
Rivian’s $1B Cash Infusion From Volkswagen Is More Than Just a Lifeline
The Rivian x VW deal offers a lot more than meets the eye.
How Europe’s Tariffs Could Impact Tesla
Here’s how the European tariffs could hit Tesla’s bottom line.
It’s Not You, Its the Ghost Job You Applied For
Ghost jobs are on the rise and they’re messing with the labor numbers.
The House that Climate Change Will Build
Read my story at The Verge. When it comes to the American dream, home ownership looms large. “It’s that weird combination of stability and security,” Carlos Martín, the project director for the Remodeling Futures Program at the Joint Center for Housing Studies of Harvard University, […]
Is AI the Answer to Sustainable Farming?
Read my story at The Verge. What happens when a robotics expert and a sixth-generation farmer decide to start a company together? They spend most of their time grappling with one looming problem: climate change. In 2020, Gilwoo Lee, the robotics expert, and Casey Call, […]