Economist cover: The union’s troubled state

As the midnight deadline approached for Congress to pass a continuing resolution that would temporarily fund the federal government, the prospect of a shutdown dominated market sentiment.

China’s healthcare overhaul could have big implications for investors

As I’ve discussed quite a bit recently, the recent sell-off in the U.S. Treasury arena seems to underscore the point that the money and bond markets have finally ‘come to the Fed’ and accepted this higher-for-longer theme.

Inflation continues to give mixed signals, which can unsettle investors who anticipate the Fed adjusting rates at its September meeting.