The Center Square
Coverage of The Center Square in the Nexus archive.
- Roundup: LNG exports / Prairieville market / GLP-1 rivalry
U.S. LNG exports are projected to nearly double by 2031, contributing $1.4 trillion to the economy. Chatagnier Community Market will open in Prairieville to sell locally produced goods. Novo Nordisk sued Eli Lilly over misleading drug advertising claims.
- Roundup: Oil prices fall / Trump’s approval ratings / Hyundai recall
Oil prices fell due to eased supply concerns in the Strait of Hormuz. President Trump's economic approval dropped to 37%, with 60% disapproving. Hyundai recalled 96,000 vehicles for a software defect affecting the instrument panel display.
- Roundup: Cost of plastics / Haynesville Shale / Tulane health report
Higher plastics and petrochemical costs may raise consumer goods prices, affecting industries like food packaging and auto manufacturing. Natural gas producers in Louisiana's Haynesville Shale are expanding, boosting mineral leasing and economic activity. A Tulane University report links poor health outcomes in Louisiana to underinvestment and unequal access, hindering population and economic growth.
- Michigan 'digital age' bills pulled after privacy concerns raised
Michigan's digital age bills were withdrawn following privacy concerns. The move comes after public and legislative scrutiny over data protection issues.