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…
Full-Time Work Costs $54 an Hour—Why Part-Time Compensation Falls So Far Behind
LABOR MARKET & HOUSEHOLD FINANCE A paycheck shows only part of what a job costs—and only part of what a…
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…
Mortgage Rates Reached 6.71%: What a Small Weekly Rise Costs Buyers
HOUSING & HOUSEHOLD FINANCE Mortgage rates moved higher again just as many families are deciding whether to buy before the…