Washington faces another funding deadline after a turbulent year of shutdowns Federal funding for fiscal year 2026 runs out on September 30, and lawmakers are already discussing how to avoid a third shutdown after two disruptive ones earlier this year. Full story → · 4 sources
Canada set to begin retaliatory tariffs on the US on September 8 after trade talks stall Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney says Canada will impose retaliatory tariffs on U.S. goods starting September 8, after trade negotiations between the two countries broke down. Full story → · 4 sources
Investors now see a real chance the Fed raises rates in September, a reversal from earlier expectations Market pricing has shifted toward a possible quarter point interest rate increase at the Federal Reserve's September meeting, a notable change after the central bank held rates in July. Full story → · 2 sources
Legal fight over Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook's job continues to play out A dispute over whether the president can remove Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook from her post remains unresolved, with the Supreme Court allowing her to stay in the role while the case proceeds. Full story → · 4 sources
US factory activity kept expanding in the latest reading, with a fresh report due this week The Institute for Supply Management's manufacturing index registered 55.6% for July, a reading that signals continued growth in the sector, with the August update due out this week. Full story → · 2 sources
Diplomatic signals continue over efforts to end the war in Ukraine Russian officials have signaled openness to new proposals aimed at ending the war in Ukraine, according to reporting in late August, as diplomatic contacts continue alongside the ongoing conflict. Full story → · 2 sources