A recession is no longer the consensus for the US
World

A recession is no longer the consensus for the US

In a Wall Street Journal survey, economists lower recession probability below 50%.

Tiny homes, rental suites are the hot new US homeowners’ accessory
The Life

Tiny homes, rental suites are the hot new US homeowners’ accessory

Some states are encouraging backyard cottages and ancillary dwellings. 

Sales slow at Louis Vuitton’s owner as China sputters
Retail

Sales slow at Louis Vuitton’s owner as China sputters

Luxury-goods retailer struggles to lure local consumers back to its stores.

Shoplifters no longer give a damn about in-store security
Retail

Shoplifters no longer give a damn about in-store security

Criminals get bolder as American cities abandon 'broken-windows' policing.