Plus: The dust-up over chip exports to China, the Volatility Index and the latest productivity numbers.
The VIX, also known as the “fear gauge,” is one measure. What does it tell us, and what are its limits?
Manufacturers are producing more goods with fewer workers, given the tight labor market. But the sector has been hiring more in recent months.
Companies pay influencers to use their products on TikTok, hoping that the videos will go viral and drive purchases.
Bus ridership is still down amid the popularity of working from home. But light rail shows signs of life, catering to the noncommuter crowd.