And housing Kamalanomics
Populist measures designed to win over US voters are less welcome to business and economists
Move designed to increase government revenue would face opposition from business and Republicans
Look over here, like I live in hell? I’m running wild like rats in Taco Bell
Financial markets are right to be jumpy ahead of November’s election
Deng-Carter pact risks unravelling, with co-ordination limited to specific areas of research
The central bank needs to look at areas such as shadow institutions, the risks of sudden capital outflows and communication
US rate-setter challenges fears of recession as global policymakers prepare for Jackson Hole meeting
Cool response to price-gouging pledge complicates vice-president’s bid to win trust on inflation
Lawrence Wong says ‘intensifying rivalry’ between Beijing and Washington is his nation’s biggest concern
Market Questions is the FT’s guide to the week ahead
High interest rates leave stagnant market with lower supply and costlier rents in swing states
Reassuring data has eased investors’ fears that the US economy is heading for a recession
Support for homebuyers and crackdown on price gouging designed to win over inflation-weary voters
Plus AI, the jobs report, and more
Centre-left Third Way think-tank criticises ex-president’s plan to raise tariffs and curb skilled immigration
Investors are going to have to live with some uncertainty
The IRA and Chips Act, the president’s signature laws, aim to boost investment. But delays to projects are raising questions over their legacy
Investors have worried that lacklustre consumer results and a weakening labour market signalled a slowdown
Caveat creditor
And the US consumer
FOMC voting member Raphael Bostic warns central bank officials must also beware jobs market
An intensification of the trade war with China would come on top of price pressures and high interest rates
July’s figure comes as Federal Reserve considers cutting interest rates in September
Former president’s speech comes as polls show Democratic candidate Kamala Harris gaining ground with voters
