The economy is sending us conflicting signs
First-time jobless claims were lower than expected, but the economy only added 167,000 jobs to private payrolls in July, per ADP. What’s it all mean? Plus, tomorrow is the self-imposed deadline for the Democrats in Congress and the White House to reach a deal on more pandemic relief. Also, how altered college sports schedules will affect small-town economies. And, the cost of supply chains suffering from trade disputes, COVID-19, natural disasters and more.