Improvements in hiring, unemployment, and wages are unlikely to deter policymakers at the Fed from reducing its benchmark rate in September. Read HRE's summary and analysis. More

The coffee wars are as intense as ever. DirecTV pulled the plug on ABC and ESPN. An Argentinian province created its own currency. Catch up on the latest Economics in the News. More

Consumer spending, income, and inflation increase, but probably not enough to stifle a September rate cut by the Fed. Read Higher Rock's summary and analysis. More

A work stoppage by Canadian rail workers threatened the supply chain across North America. Fall promotions have arrived in stores earlier than ever. The costs of higher property insurance premiums. Catch up on the latest Economics in the News. More