Christopher Phelan.
economist (Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis)
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What's happening
Earlier this month
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Christopher Phelan advises Donald Trump on inflation reduction plans and comments on the Fed's rate decisions using Core PCE data.Some support1 report
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Christopher Phelan commented on Donald Trump's focus on artificial intelligence.Some support1 report
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The US becoming an oil superpower is cited as the reason for lower gas prices.Some support1 report
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Christopher Phelan stated that manufacturing is moving back into the U.S., citing tax cuts and reshoring policies.Some support1 report
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Michael McKee and Christopher Phelan discussed current labor market trends on September 3, 2026.Some support1 report
Gone quiet
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Around Christopher Phelan this week
News at the entities that move Christopher Phelan most-
Donald Trump StructuralThe Trump administration utilized the Department of Health & Human Services for an AI tool.Moves Christopher Phelan
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Elizabeth Warren OperationalElizabeth Warren is seeking information on tax breaks for AI development.Moves Christopher Phelan
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Huawei Mentioned togetherPakistan's IT talent and growing exports attract investment.Moves Christopher Phelan
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Strategic Petroleum Reserve Mentioned togetherThe administration is using the Strategic Petroleum Reserve (SPR) to counteract rising energy prices driven by the ongoing conflict.Moves Christopher Phelan
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FED OperationalIran closed the Strait of Hormuz, halting petroleum liquids movement and raising inflation concerns, which Donald Trump views as a potential solution.Moves Christopher Phelan
Connections
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Donald Trump Structural
Christopher Phelan serves as a high-level advisor and council chair within Donald Trump's administration.
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Council of Economic Advisers Transactional
Christopher Phelan was nominated and questioned regarding a potential advisory role within the Council of Economic Advisers.
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Core Structural
Christopher Phelan uses Core's PCE data to measure inflation.
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Huawei Mentioned together
The evidence describes a competitive market dynamic involving A's home market, but B's specific role in this competition is not established.
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Michael McKee Mentioned together
The entities are co-mentioned as peers who discuss current labor market trends.
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Elizabeth Warren Operational
Elizabeth Warren questioned Christopher Phelan regarding economic facts and criticized his responses.
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FED Operational
Christopher Phelan publicly vouches for the FED's capability regarding inflation and comments on its rate decisions.
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Strategic Petroleum Reserve Mentioned together
The two entities were discussed together regarding the operational limits of the Strategic Petroleum Reserve in managing price inflation.
History
Events by the month they beganSeptember 2026
5 events- Christopher Phelan advises Donald Trump on inflation reduction plans and comments on the Fed's rate decisions using Core PCE data.
- Christopher Phelan commented on Donald Trump's focus on artificial intelligence.
- The US becoming an oil superpower is cited as the reason for lower gas prices.
- Christopher Phelan stated that manufacturing is moving back into the U.S., citing tax cuts and reshoring policies.
- Michael McKee and Christopher Phelan discussed current labor market trends on September 3, 2026.