Some Fed Officials Supported Raising Rates in June
A June rate increase was also supported by some policymakers as inflation and economic activity prove more resilient than anticipated
Hong Kong Arrests Four Accused of Aiding Overseas Activists
Earlier this week, authorities had announced bounties for dissidents in the U.S., U.K. and Australia.
Higher Public Debt Levels Could Hinder Fiscal Spending
The currently high level of public debt in developed economies could limit new spending by governments, HSBC Research analysts write in a […]
Pentagon Finds Shortcomings in Handling Classified Files In Wake of Intelligence Leak
The review finds no widespread breakdown in military’s procedures for handling secret documents.
Nikola Production Declines After Fire at Headquarters
The Phoenix-based semi-truck maker lost momentum because of several factors, including a fire and assembly-line modifications.
New Jenny Craig Owner Plans to Bring It Back
The company behind weight-loss meal provider Nutrisystem bought the Jenny Craig brand.
Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass is Trying to Get Homeless People off the Street Fast
The newly elected Democrat faces pressure to make a visible dent in encampments.
UPS, Teamsters Hit Roadblock in Labor Talks
United Parcel Service said it hasn’t walked away from negotiations with the International Brotherhood of Teamsters, and it is encouraging the union […]
Natural Gas Prices Rise
Natural gas prices rose, helped by rebounding prices across the U.S. energy commodities spectrum that follow sharp declines Monday.
Hunter Biden Tries to End Legal Woes as Republicans Vow to Keep Probing
President Biden’s allies worry that his son could prove a liability on the campaign trail toward the 2024 election.
She’s Playing in the U.S. Women’s Open. She’s Also Seven Months Pregnant.
Amy Olson was determined to play in this week’s championship, which holds the special allure of being the first women’s major played […]
The Morning Risk Report
Banking watchdog takes on ‘too big to manage,’ and China restricts exports of metals used in high-performance chips. Also, the U.S. and […]