Trump’s Trade-Rate Cut Threat Sparks Economic Alarm
Economists warn Trump's proposal to halt trade with surplus countries over Fed rate policy could destabilize the U.S. economy.
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Estate Planning Reminder: Friend Dies Without Will, Leaving Assets to Neglectful Family
A MarketWatch contributor warns readers to create a will after her best friend died intestate, resulting in her neglectful family inheriting her…
Technology
Analyst: Nvidia’s Hugging Face Acquisition Functions as Strategic ‘Health Insurance’
MarketWatch analyst suggests Nvidia's $13 billion Hugging Face deal protects its market share against chip competitors as long as open-source AI models…
Here’s how people are building their nest eggs using ‘rent and invest’ strategies
Also in Weekend Reads: The disrupted bond market, a warning for traders who borrow money, and advice from the Moneyist.
Sports
WNBA Commissioner Cathy Engelbert Announces Retirement at End of 2026
Cathy Engelbert will step down as WNBA commissioner in December 2026, concluding a tenure marked by historic growth and record franchise valuations.
Trump Urges Fed to Cut Rates or Faces Trade Sanctions on Surplus Nations
President Trump demanded the Federal Reserve slash interest rates, threatening to cut trade with countries running surpluses with the U.S. if the…
Longview Economics Warns of Rising Selloff Risk Amid Markets Priced for Perfection
Longview Economics highlights six reasons behind increasing stock market selloff risks as valuations remain stretched.
U.S. Job Growth Surges in August, Fueling Fed Rate Hike Bets and Pushing Yields Higher
The U.S. added 162,000 jobs in August, far exceeding expectations, boosting probability of a September rate hike and pushing 2-year yields to…
U.S. Job Growth Surpasses Expectations in August; Unemployment Steady at 4.1%
August payrolls rose by 162,000, beating forecasts, while the unemployment rate held at 4.1%, shifting Federal Reserve focus to upcoming inflation data.
Stock Markets Closed and Post Office Services Suspended on Labor Day
The NYSE and Nasdaq will be closed Monday, Sept. 7, for Labor Day, while USPS mail delivery is suspended; some banks and…