Productivity Rose 1.4%—While Labor’s Share Hit a Record Low
MANUFACTURING, PRODUCTIVITY & WAGES U.S. nonfarm business productivity grew at a 1.4% annualized rate in the second quarter of 2026,…
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America’s Trade Deficit Jumped 24%—Computers Drove the Import Surge
ECONOMY, TRADE & TECHNOLOGY The U.S. goods-and-services trade deficit widened sharply in July 2026, reaching $88.6 billion as exports fell…
August Jobs Rebounded to 162,000—But Hiring Strength Was Narrow
LABOR MARKET & HOUSEHOLD FINANCE America’s August employment report delivered a stronger headline after two unusually weak months: employers added…
Corporate Profits Jumped in Q2—Why Sales Growth Tells a Different Story
ECONOMY & MARKETS Two parts of corporate America posted striking second-quarter profit gains. The Census Bureau reported that seasonally adjusted…
August Added 162,000 Jobs—but the Recovery Is Still Uneven
ECONOMY & JOBS America’s labor market delivered a stronger headline in August, but the details describe an expansion that remains…
Durable-Goods Orders Rose 1.1%—Why the Transportation Split Matters
MANUFACTURING & INDUSTRY New orders for U.S. manufactured durable goods rose 1.1% in July to $339.3 billion, according to the…