Aug 3, 2026Oil firms drilling in the Permian Basin are cautiously optimistic as the ongoing war props up West Texas Intermediate. Plus: The Japanese yen, the bond market, Colorado peaches, and a part-time court reporter.
Brandon Bell/Getty ImagesSegments From This EpisodeKazuhiro Nogi/AFP via Getty ImagesThe U.S. wants to prevent Japan selling more U.S. bonds to stabilize the yen, which would send yields higher and interest rates up for U.S. consumers.
Kevin Carter/Getty ImagesNicole Cervi, economist at Wells Fargo, weighs in on the bond market, the Fed, and the job market.
Spencer Platt/Getty ImagesThe June job market data was pretty meh and July job creation is expected to tick up. So what’s that look like for smaller businesses?
ATsang/Getty ImagesFreelance court reporting has helped Kathryn Gordon balance motherhood with financial independence.
