The Federal Reserve’s Path Forward Amid Geopolitical Tensions and Labor Data

Published on March 16, 2026

The Fed’s new economic projections are fraught with even more uncertainty. The Middle East conflict is unlikely to derail growth in a meaningful way.

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US Department of Labor cites Midwest commercial bakery for repeat, serious safety violations following employee injury

March 16, 2026
CHICAGO – The U.S. Department of Labor has cited a Midwest commercial bakery for repeatedly exposing employees to safety hazards after a worker suffered a broken arm in September 2025 when clearing dough from a machine while working on the production line. The department’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration cited Alpha Baking Co. Inc. with repeat violations for lack of lockout tagout tr

Zephyr's Adjusted for Risk: Confidence in Crisis - Reshaping the American Dream

March 16, 2026
Ryan Nauman interviews Beth Lawlor, President of Private Wealth Management at U.S. Bank, about the U.S. Bank 2025 Wealth Report, highlighting a “confidence gap” where Americans feel capable day-to-day but uncertain about long-term goals like homeownership and retirement amid constant, high-velocity news and shifting life timelines. Beth also share insights on how advisors can restore confidence.