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Bulgarian economy minister to travel to Washington for defense industry talksThe October 10 announcement follows confirmation Poland's defense minister met President Trump in Washington earlier this year.washington · Margaret Ellison · 2026-10-10Washington State Commerce awards $2.42M in industrial symbiosis grantsState commerce officials have positioned the funding as supporting both economic and environmental objectives.washington · Thomas Okafor · 2026-10-09Federal Reserve flags inflation as top risk, signals likely year end rate hikeAccounts of the central bank's September meeting were reported in filings dated October 8, 2026.policy · Susan Park · 2026-10-09White House and Federal Reserve diverge on interest rate policyReported accounts on October 8 2026 note public criticism of the central bank from President Trump.washington · Susan Park · 2026-10-09Markets price in Federal Reserve rate hold amid weak job dataMoney market pricing shows an 80% chance the central bank will keep policy rates unchanged this month after September employment figures missed forecasts.policy · Susan Park · 2026-10-06Oracle constructing 1.3 GW Project Lighthouse AI data center campus in WisconsinTwo buildings at the Port Washington site are already enclosed, with construction ongoing as of September 2026washington · Susan Park · 2026-10-05Federal Reserve raises rates as inflation remains above targetThe central bank increased the policy rate by 0.25% in mid-September 2026, citing a durable economy and inflation that exceeds the bank's goal.washington · Susan Park · 2026-10-03

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Aleksandar Pulev, the Minister of Economy, Investments, and Industry of Bulgaria, announced on October 10, 2026, that he will travel to Washington to discuss defense industry cooperation.Bulgarian economy minister to travel to Washington for defense industry talksAndrea Chartock, Commerce assistant director of the Office of Economic Development and Competitiveness, stated that the circular economy helps Washington achieve dual wins in economic growth and climate impact.Washington State Commerce awards $2.42M in industrial symbiosis grantsSarah Clifthorne, Interim Director of the Washington State Department of Commerce, stated that industrial symbiosis helps rethink resource usage and grow the economy by supporting businesses turning waste into resources.Washington State Commerce awards $2.42M in industrial symbiosis grantsOn October 8, the dollar held near its highest level in 18 months after the Federal Reserve's meeting record indicated officials view inflation as the biggest risk to the economy.Federal Reserve flags inflation as top risk, signals likely year end rate hikeThe Federal Reserve published minutes from its latest meeting indicating that officials view inflation as the greatest risk to the economy.Federal Reserve flags inflation as top risk, signals likely year end rate hikeChristopher Waller, governor of the US Federal Reserve, stated that new interest rate increases are likely necessary in the United States to control its economy.Federal Reserve flags inflation as top risk, signals likely year end rate hike
All 9Dr. Gözde Sarak reported that a clear divergence has emerged between the White House and the Federal Reserve, with President Trump criticizing the Fed for raising rates and claiming high interest rates harm the economy more than inflation.White House and Federal Reserve diverge on interest rate policyThe US economy added only 29,000 jobs in September, significantly lower than forecasts, which reduced expectations for the Federal Reserve to raise interest rates in October.Markets price in Federal Reserve rate hold amid weak job dataOracle is developing Project Lighthouse, a major data center project in Port Washington, Wisconsin, expected to generate more than $11 billion for the local economy and create more than 4,000 skilled construction jobs over three years.Oracle constructing 1.3 GW Project Lighthouse AI data center campus in Wisconsin

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