McDonald’s details $6 billion US restaurant modernization
The fast-food restaurant chain will update self-order kiosks, among other changes.
US import prices unchanged in July
In the 12 months through July, import prices rose 4.8 percent, the largest gain since February 2012, after increasing 4.7 percent in June
Small business optimism at 35-year high
Finding qualified workers remains owners’ biggest challenge.
Economist: Eat endangered species to save them
“There are market solutions to most of endangered species problems,” Richard Rahn said.
Best case, worst case for markets: Here’s how it could play out
Trade tensions could send stocks lower, but easing tensions could mean significant upside, according to Goldman Sachs.
Global financial concerns, retail earnings dominate the week ahead
Walmart, Home Depot and Macy's report this week.
Trump supports boycott of Harley-Davidson as tariff tensions weigh
The company announced in June it would move production of bikes sold in Europe out of the U.S. as a result of the retaliatory steel tariffs imposed by the world’s largest trade bloc.
Trump's trade war stings California wildfire victims
The Trump administration's tariffs have raised the cost of imported lumber, drywall, nails and other key construction materials.
Consumer prices edge up in July
CPI rose 0.2 percent, matching the estimate.
Trump blowing more air into Obama’s economic bubble: Peter Schiff
Euro Pacific Capital CEO Peter Schiff warns the U.S. economy is headed toward a “massive recession.”
USPS blames financial instability on government
Without changes, the agency’s leaders say losses will continue.
Trump: GDP growth 'could be in the 5s' next quarter
The president met with business leaders for dinner Tuesday.
Trump administration finalizes tariffs on $16 billion in Chinese goods
The U.S. will impose the second tranche of tariffs on Aug. 23.
Home prices soar in these cities, states
On average, home prices rose 6.8% in the 12 months ending in June.
Venezuela’s oil production turning a corner?
Are things looking up in crisis-stricken Venezuela?
Trump business dinner: Who’s on the guest list
The president is expected to talk economic growth and business plans for the coming year.
Retiring truck drivers fuel job shortage
The U.S. trucking industry is desperately trying to recruit new drivers to fill a gap of nearly 900,000 new drivers needed over the next decade.
Millions drop off food stamps
The latest data from the USDA shows more than 2.8 million Americans have dropped off food stamps since President Trump’s first full month in office.
Jobs boom favors Democratic counties, not Trump strongholds
The jobs data shows an economy that is as fractured as the political landscape ahead of the 2018 midterm elections.
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