U.S. Retail Spending Grew at a Slower Pace in August The increase in retail sales marks an eased pace from earlier in the summer when spending rebounded sharply from steep declines that occurred early in the pandemic. Consumers spent more on clothing, electronics and furniture in August as students went back to school. Rich Economies Set to Recover Faster

FAA, Boeing Blasted by House Democrats Over MAX Failures A report from House Democrats reveals details of how Boeing design errors, lax government oversight and lack of transparency by the plane maker and regulators set the stage for two fatal 737 MAX crashes. How Boeing Doomed the 737 MAX