Almost A Trade Deal Is Still A Very Expensive Maybe
Indian officials say legal drafting is underway on a U.S. trade agreement. Progress is welcome. Businesses and workers still need actual terms and a start date.
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Wholesale Inflation Just Brought A Gas Can
September’s producer prices jumped 1.3%, while new unemployment claims barely moved. The fresh data refuse to squeeze into one convenient campaign slogan.
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Washington Escalates A Port Dispute. Your Salad Gets A Lawyer.
Proposed penalties on Spanish shipping and imports deserve a cost analysis, not another performance of toughness financed by everybody else.
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Your Bank Account Should Not Require A Political Audition
The OCC’s new debanking report deserves scrutiny. Fair access should protect ordinary customers, not become another selective political slogan.
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Safety Is Not A Startup’s Optional Upgrade
New state lawsuits against OpenAI put consumer protection on the agenda. Allegations need evidence, and safety claims need more than polished marketing.
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