US economic growth remains strong, based on data published to date, but today’s business-cycle profile continues to suggest that we’ve seen the peak. Recession risk remains low and near-term projections point to more of the same. The question is whether there’s trouble brewing for 2019?
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US prepared to resume denuclearization talks with North Korea: Reuters
Polls continue to give Dems edge for taking back House in Nov: RCP
China set to cut average trade tariffs for most of its partners: Bloomberg
Will China retaliate in trade war by selling its massive Treasury holdings? NY Post
The paradoxical US economy: low wages and low unemployment: The Atlantic
JP Morgan’s Dimon: cyber warfare is biggest risk to the financial system: CNBC
2-year Treasury yield returns to 2008 highs: CNBC
US housing starts: 1yr change rebounded in Aug as trend for building permits fell: