U.S. Stock Futures Stumble

Contracts tied to the Nasdaq suggest the tech-heavy index will fall at the open a day after it notched its 35th record close for the year. 


 
Under the Surface of Pristine Job Numbers, Pain Awaits Europe Too

European nations have done a good job protecting employment during lockdowns, but the recovery is stalling and a cliff edge awaits in 2021. 


 
Global Economies Show Signs of Stuttering Recovery From Lockdowns

Europe's economic recovery slowed in August while Japan saw another drop in activity, an indication that the return to pre-pandemic levels of global output is likely to be slow and uneven. 


 
Discount Retailers Test Investors' Patience

Investors in TJX Cos and Ross Stores are facing a version of "The Marshmallow Test," the famous experiment that measures one's ability to delay gratification. 


 
When the Stock Market and Economy Seem Disconnected

The stock market has shaken off the initial shock from the coronavirus, but that is of little comfort to those without money to invest. 


 
Home-Improvement Stocks Stay the Course Amid Nesting During Covid-19

Home-improvement stocks have been on the rise. As the pandemic keeps many Americans in their houses and apartments, more are interested in upgrading their spaces. 


 
Natural Gas Prices Are on Fire, but Producers Are Holding Back

Natural gas prices have shot up nearly 60% since late June, and speculators are betting they will keep climbing. But the companies that control the country's spigots aren't so sure. 


 
New Coronavirus Cases Below 50,000 in the U.S. for Sixth Straight Day

The U.S. reported fewer than 50,000 new coronavirus cases for the sixth day in a row, as some states and universities took further steps to try to control the pandemic. 


 
UK Retail Sales Rose in July as Coronavirus Lockdown Eased

U.K. retail sales rose in July as stores, bars and restaurants reopened after months of closure to stem the spread of the new coronavirus. 


 
U.K. Consumers Remain Gloomy as Coronavirus Worries Persist

U.K. consumer confidence remained at deeply depressed levels in August as Britons waited to see what state the economy will be in once it emerges from the coronavirus crisis, data published Friday showed.