Jobs and Manufacturing Are On The Ballot
Not that manufacturing is the only sector that’s on a hiring spree—businesses across the board added 162,000 new jobsin August.
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What Did Iran And Russia Demand At The BRICS Business Forum
The report noted that the conflicts involving Iran and Russia have contributed to energy disruptions and higher fuel costs
What Did The Latest CPI Report Reveal About U.S. Inflation
The Consumer Price Index increased 0.4% for the month and 3.4% from a year earlier, matching forecasts
Victor Davis Hanson: The US Has Entered Stage 3 In The Trade War With Canada
Stage One was outrage at Donald Trump and the United States, and this is the narrative that we got from one side, from Mark Carney.
Houthis Capture Yemen’s Mocha Port, Raising Red Sea Shipping Fears
The capture follows weeks of fighting between the Houthis and Saudi-backed forces amid a broader escalation between Iran and the United States
Treasury Yields Pause After Sharp Sell-Off As Oil Tops $100
The benchmark 10-year Treasury yield was little changed near 4.94%, while the 30-year yield held around 5.36%
10-Year Treasury Yield Tops 4.9%, Highest Since 2023, As Oil Prices Surge
The increase came despite August wholesale inflation data showing a 0.4% rise, in line with expectations. Core wholesale prices increased 0.2%, slightly below forecasts.
How Did Treasury Yields Rise Despite A $6 Billion Buyback
Some investors had expected a larger buyback, possibly reaching $7 billion to $8 billion
US-Canada Trade War Deepens With New Import Restrictions
The White House accused Canada of unfairly restricting American goods while allowing similar products from other countries
Canada’s Retaliatory Tariffs Take Effect As US Trade Talks Stall
The counter-tariffs cover $20 billion of U.S. goods, with duties ranging from 15% to 50% across products from steel and furniture to clothing and electronics.
Boston Scientific Warns Cyberattack Will Hurt 2026 Sales And Profits
The medical device company disclosed the impact in an SEC filing, about two weeks after detecting unauthorized network activity on August 25.
Iran-Canada Tensions Rise Over Strait Of Hormuz Operations
The dispute comes as Canada and the US face their own worsening trade tensions
US-Canada Trade War Escalates With Fresh Tariffs And Bombardier Threat
Trade negotiations collapsed last month after disagreements over autos, tariffs and Canadian language and cultural protections
Trump Administration Reviews California Coastal Program Amid Oil Push
Environmental advocates warn that weakening California’s coastal oversight could reduce protections for beaches, coastal bluffs and other sensitive areas.