Investors Watch for Rising Costs in Earnings This Week

What companies reveal about the impact of any supply-chain problems, labor shortages and the continuing pandemic could determine the tone of trading. 


 
U.S.-China Trade Talks Take Early Steps

The virtual meeting follows the Biden administration's outline of a policy that builds on Trump's initiatives. 


 
Stocks Cling to Weekly Gains Despite Weak Jobs Report

U.S. share benchmarks were little changed after a disappointing monthly employment report showed the economic recovery remains uneven, boosting expectations that Federal Reserve monetary policy may remain supportive for longer. 


 
Sharp Rise Brings Treasury Yields Near Spring Highs

The threat of tighter monetary policy and inflation has pushed the 10-year yield above 1.6% for first time since June. 


 
Tense Debt-Ceiling Vote Sets Stage for Tougher Fight

The suspense over Senate Republicans' ability to muster the votes needed to end debate on a short-term debt-limit extension Thursday provides a preview of an even tougher fight later this year. 


 
Justice Department Makes Quiet Push on Antitrust Enforcement

The spotlight on Biden administration enforcement has focused on the FTC, but DOJ has been more active so far, despite lengthy period of transition. 


 
Southwest Airlines, Facebook, Pfizer: Stocks That Defined the Week

Here are major companies whose stocks moved on the week's news. 


 
Global Supply-Chain Woes Escalate, Threatening Economic Recovery

Shortages of components, surging prices of raw materials, transportation backups and pandemic lockdowns are squeezing manufacturers around the world-and the bottlenecks keep compounding. 


 
U.S. Job Growth Falls to Slowest Pace of Year

The U.S. economy added 194,000 jobs in September and the unemployment rate fell to 4.8%. The Delta variant and a tight labor market held back hiring. 


 
Sanders Frustrated With Centrists in Spending Talks

The Vermont senator says he is holding firm on the $3.5 trillion education, healthcare, child-care and climate plan, while Democratic liberals are acknowledging they will need to accept less to get the legislation passed without any Republican support.

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