Leading Indicators Dip in August
Lower consumer expectations and weak new construction contributed to the decline.
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The President Says Oil Won’t Fall Until After the Midterms. Here’s What That Means for Prices
Oil has climbed above $100 a barrel as the war with Iran disrupts global energy markets, putting pressure on gasoline, transportation, food and other household costs.
Trump’s $5,000 Promise and Other Takeaways From the GOP Midterm Convention
The convention largely focused on Trump, who asked voters to “pretend” he was “still on the ballot.”
Lake Names and Streaming Games: The Week in News
Livestreaming is changing how we shop and follow sports, and Americans are redefining class identity.
Most Americans See Themselves as ‘Working Class’ Now
If a Scranton shift worker and a San Francisco software engineer both claim the moniker, maybe it’s no longer an economic term.
Warsh Provides Little Guidance on Rates in Key Speech at Jackson Hole
The Federal Reserve continues to position the central bank as a quiet actor in his first keynote speech at Jackson Hole, Wyoming.
What a U.S.-Canada Spat Could Mean for American Security and Wallets
When neighbors go to (trade) war, it gets ugly for people on both sides of the border.
Today’s News: Dolly Parton Dies, Canada Hits Back and Measles Outbreak Turns Deadly
Dolly Parton has died, the U.S.-Canada trade war continues and runoff election results are in.
Today’s News: Sanctions for Iran, Tariffs for Canada and a Wildfire in Nevada
A wildfire and water fights rage in Nevada while Trump threatens Canada with tariffs and Iran with sanctions.
Secret Trips and Cyberattacks: The Week in Review
From covert escapes to municipal cyberattacks, a look back at the week’s biggest battles over power and policy.