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Why Wall Street is Gung-ho on the Housing Market
Despite mortgage rates hitting multidecade highs and jitters in the bond market, demand for new homes is strong and prices are rising.
With Investors on Edge, Fed Minutes Take on New Urgency
Inflation fears have led to a sell-off in stocks and bonds in August as the markets fret the possibility of more interest-rate increases.
What China Isn’t Telling the World About Its Economy
Beijing stopped releasing youth unemployment figures in its latest attempt to play down negative trends as growth stalls, and global concerns grow.
How Fire Turned Lahaina Into a Death Trap
When a historic coastal town in Hawaii was overrun by fire, many residents fled for their lives — but there was nowhere to go.
How Trump Benefits From an Indictment Effect
In polling, fund-raising and conservative media, the former president has turned criminal charges into political assets.
America Spends Big for Beyoncé’s “Renaissance” and Taylor Swift’s “Eras” Tours
The artists’ fans have been shelling out on lavish wardrobes, parties and travel, generating business and boosting spending in host cities.
Don’t Scrape Me, Bro, the Activists Sabotaging Self-Driving Cars and How Reddit Beat a Rebellion
Backlash to technology online and on the streets.
Some in Lahaina Say Maui Fires Reached Them Before Evacuation Orders
A fire near Lahaina that had initially been contained flared up again and threatened homes, but some residents said they received no evacuation orders.
Ecuador Presidential Candidate Is Assassinated During Rally
The candidate, Fernando Villavicencio, was outspoken about the link between organized crime and government officials.
Lessons From a Law Firm’s Decision to Leave China
Dentons’ decision to quit the country and new investment limits by the Biden administration underscore the growing challenges facing Western companies there.