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U.S. Producer-Price Index Unchanged in July
The producer-price index was flat in July, after falling by 0.1% in June, as energy prices edged down, the Labor Department said.
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U.S. Futures Edge Higher After Subdued Inflation Data
U.S. stock futures ticked higher as traders adjust to predictions that the Federal Reserve won’t raise rates imminently.
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A Problem for Bonds: They Aren’t Responding to Softer Inflation Data
A sale of 10-year notes drew the highest government costs since 2007 this week.
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U.K. Economy Continues Robust Performance
Britain grew faster than the U.S. in the second quarter, despite the heightened uncertainty provoked by the war in the Middle East.
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Tariff Refunds Are Here-and Turbocharging Earnings
Apple, Nike and FedEx are just some of the companies that are recovering big sums relatively quickly.
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Inflation Protection Is on Sale
While far from perfect, these government bonds look like a bargain-at least for the near term.
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Norway’s Central Bank Holds But Keeps Door Open to Hike
Though inflation had slowed-it was still too high-and too early to conclude that the outlook had materially changed, Gov. Ida Wolden Bache said.
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Mexico Pushes for Lower Auto Tariffs in Trade Talks
The Mexican counteroffer would apply levies on only a small portion of a car’s value-potentially lowering final tariffs for many vehicles.
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Red States Are Racing to Roll Back Property Taxes
Annual property taxes for single-family homes rose 34% in a decade, frustrating homeowners and leading Republican-led states like Wyoming to push for cuts.
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Goldman Sachs Is Doubling Down on Investor Hunger for ‘Boomer Candy’
Investors can’t get enough of ETFs that use derivatives to get stocklike returns while limiting the downside.
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The Budget Deficit Hit a 5-Year Record in July, Reversing Recent Improvements
Up until June, the U.S. budget deficit had been improving for fiscal year 2026.
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August 13, 2026 09:15 ET (13:15 GMT)
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