08-01-2026
There might not be a bigger tell for the health of the economy than the number of layoffs, but the story remains the same: Businesses aren’t cutting many jobs, and the U.S. economy is still expanding.
08-01-2026
Efforts to manage higher import costs have led some companies to tweak product design, packaging and selection.
08-01-2026
Still, the trade deficit is growing — not shrinking
08-01-2026
Alcoa cut to underweight on valuation grounds but JPMorgan sticks with overweight call on Freeport McMoRan.