Can 10-year T-notes predict the future? Plus, all-inclusive vacations and the minutes from last month’s Fed meeting.

Accuweather predicts the economic cost could be as high as $16 billion. Plus, new home construction and the upcoming Jackson Hole Symposium.

From the BBC World Service: Burger King has scrapped tomatoes from wraps and burgers in Indian outlets after prices more than quadrupled. McDonalds and Subway in India have also taken tomatoes off the menu due to soaring costs. The Panama Canal has extended restrictions on vessels as it battles an on-going drought; maritime firms say this adds delays and extra fees, inflating shipping costs. All inclusive holidays are growing in popularity, with Marriott and Hyatt expanding their offerings.

Residents hate them, but millions of tourists visit Barcelona every year — and make major economic contributions. Plus, retailer profit data and rate cuts.

Steep price decreases in China are causing an economic spiral of layoffs and low consumer spending. Plus, auto workers could vote to strike soon and Novo Nordisk can’t keep up with Ozempic demand.

From the BBC World Service: Canada’s corporate ethics watchdog is investigating the local unit of the fashion retailer, Ralph Lauren, over accusations it used forced labour from China’s Uyghur minority in its supply chain. A year ago, President Biden signed the Inflation Reduction Act into U.S. law; but America’s first serious attempt to tackle the climate crisis has ruffled European feathers. And we look at why Barcelona is a victim of its own success, with the sheer volume of tourists creating problems.

Youths in Montana sued — and won — over their right to a state that protects the environment. Plus, retail sales were up in July, and cruises are booked and busy.

Karen Chapple, director of the School of Cities at the University of Toronto says yes. We’ll visit San Francisco to see what downtowns are aiming to do instead. Plus, bank regulations and young investors.

From the BBC World Service: The United Nations has warned that a huge shortfall in funding could lead to the collapse of the Afghanistan’s health system and widespread hunger. The cruise industry is making a post-covid comeback with American passengers accounting for 50% of global revenue. The CFO of Novo Nordisk explains why it’s limiting the global roll out of its weight loss drug Wegovy.