Jeffrey Cane

A solution to declining birth rates? More supportive men, economist finds Low fertility rates in the U.S. and around the globe pose problems for economic growth.

"Fertility is higher when men and women share more in household- and child-care, and is lower when men do little in the home."

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Stocks surge after Powell signals rate cuts ahead Hopes for lower rates should keep the market's summertime rally going, after a recent bout of weakness.

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With the labor market weak, employees are "job hugging" The past three months saw the weakest job creation in the U.S., outside of the pandemic, since 2010.

"Hugs are usually comforting, but these squeezes are all about anxiety."

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Scoop: White House hands down loyalty ratings for hundreds of companies The unusual scorecard fits this administration's habit of micromanaging companies and administering loyalty tests.

"The ranking 'helps us see who really goes out and helps vs. those who just come in and pay lip service,' the official said.

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Inflation warning: Producer prices surge in July It is the latest warning that inflation might be reigniting across the U.S. economy as businesses grapple with higher tariff-related costs.

"The report signals that companies are not absorbing tariff-related costs."

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