Most Asian Currencies Strengthen Amid Falling Treasury Yields
Most Asian currencies strengthen against USD in the regional morning session amid falling Treasury yields, which undermine the appeal of U.S. fixed-income assets and demand for the U.S. currency. #press
Office Tenants Are Renewing Leases---but for Far Less Space
A record 217 million square feet of sublease space is also weighing down office values. #press
The Fate of America's Afghan Partners
A U.N. report documents extrajudicial killings and torture by the Taliban. #press
U.S. to Sanction Chinese Officials for Forcible Assimilation of Tibetans
The State Department says Chinese boarding-school program deprives young Tibetans of their culture, broadening the challenge of China’s human rights. #press
What Are Real Yields, and Why Do They Matter?
Inflation-adjusted interest rates are the highest since 2009, which helps to explain stocks’ unhappy August. #press
The Morning Risk Report
Teva agrees to pay $225 million to settle U.S. price-fixing charges, and a judge backs U.S. sanctions on crypto platform Tornado Cash. Also, an ex-Vitol employee could face two foreign bribery trials. #press
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Hannah Berner Depends on TikTok for Her Dopamine Hits
The comedian, podcaster and former ‘Summer House’ star, 32, shares what’s on her phone. #press
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Today's Logistics Report: Pharma's Costly Cold-Chain; FedEx's Flight Turbulence; Russia's Trade Lane #press
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UPS, Teamsters Await Vote on New Labor Pact
The International Brotherhood of Teamsters is expected to announce Tuesday whether its members ratified a new labor contract with United Parcel Service. #press
Startups Hunker Down in Europe as Funding Shrivels
Many scale back expansion plans and cut jobs, as improved returns now offered by bonds and other relatively safe investments draw investors away. #press
Goodbye Bathtub and Living Room. America's Homes Are Shrinking.
For many Americans, homeownership may be attainable only if they give up a dining room. #press
Afghans Who Allied With U.S. Face Killings, Arrests Under Taliban Rule, U.N. Finds
The findings of the U.N. report are at odds with the amnesty declared by the Taliban for all former officials, after their fighters walked into Kabul in August 2021. #press
How Hard Should the Fed Squeeze to Reach 2% Inflation?
The strategy the central bank adopts to fight the last mile of inflation has big, potentially painful implications for consumers, the markets and the economy. #press
Private-equity firm Roark Capital is nearing a deal to buy the Subway sandwich-shop chain for about $9.6 billion.
Private-equity firm Roark Capital is nearing a deal to buy the Subway sandwich-shop chain for about $9.6 billion. #press
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Trump's bond was set at $200,000 on criminal election-interference charges in Georgia, and he agreed to surrender in the case Thursday.
Trump’s bond was set at $200,000 on criminal election-interference charges in Georgia, and he agreed to surrender in the case Thursday. #press
Deal on China Flights Signals U.S. Airlines' Stronger Hand
Both sides stay civil even as the Biden administration’s go-slow policy frustrates Beijing’s hopes of a faster aviation-market reopening. #press
Australian Consumer Confidence Buckles as China Fears Grow
Australian consumer confidence stumbled last week in a possible reaction to a weakening of the Australian dollar which has come under pressure amid rising concerns about the outlook for China’s economy. #press
New Chapter 11 Bankruptcy Filings -- Week Ending Month Aug. 20, 2023
A list of some new chapter 11 bankruptcy filings made during the last week. #press
PredictIt Triumphs Over Regulatory Arrogance
An appeals court rejects the CFTC’s arbitrary order to shut down the political futures market. #press
Annals of Chinese Transparency
Beijing targets the Mintz Group, a Western due-diligence firm, over its research. #press