Morning News: August 12, 2025

Global Markets Rise Ahead of U.S. Inflation Data

US-China Tariff Truce Extended as Xi, Lula Speak on Trade Unity

Gaming Out the Price of a Trump Trade Deal With China

Greg Mankiw’s Solutions Are the Path To Much More Federal Debt

In Economics, the Unseen Is Much More Important Than the Seen

Trump, Seeking Friendlier Economic Data, Names New Statistics Chief

Bond Traders’ High Hopes for September Rate Cut Hinge on CPI

Can This New ‘Elite’ Travel Card Compete With Amex and Chase?

Stop Letting Middlemen Pickpocket Your Bank Account

The Era of Big Raises for Low-Paid Workers Is Over

U.S. Small Businesses Brush Off Tariff Fears

When Will Voters Blame Trump for This Economy?

Bessent on Tariffs, Deficits and Embracing Trump’s Economic Plan

Car Companies Are Paying the Tariffs. For Now.

Ford’s Answer to Cheap Chinese EVs Starts With a $30,000 Electric Pickup

Ford’s New $30,000 EV Pickup Cuts Against Washington

China Creates World’s No. 1 Shipbuilder, Driven by Rivalry With U.S.

US Premiums for Gold Retreat Following Trump’s No-Tariff Vow

Rare-Earth Deals Show the US Can Break China’s Grip

Sugar Set for Longest Run of Gains in Five Months on Brazil Crop

Danske Bank Cuts Fossil-Fuel Exposure From Its Investments

China Urges Firms to Avoid Nvidia H20 Chips After Trump Ends Ban

America’s New AI Plan Is Great. There’s Just One Problem.

Larry Ellison Wants to Do Good, Do Research and Make a Profit

Spirit Airlines Issues Going Concern as It Faces Cash Crunch

Bain Considers Late 2025 IPO of Bob’s Discount Furniture

Pastor Sees Boycott of Target Stores as New Civil Rights Fight

Swiss Sneaker Brand On Lifts Targets on Europe, Asia Demand

White House Cage Fight Is ‘Going to Happen,’ Says UFC Boss

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Posted by on August 12th, 2025 at 7:04 am


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