While recession odds have been dialed back in recent weeks, economists surveyed by The Wall Street Journal still see 33% odds of one coming within a year, compared with 22% at the start of 2025. Meanwhile, earnings estimates for the S&P 500 compiled by research group FactSet are 3% lower since then, the Journal said.

The S&P 500 and Nasdaq notched record high closes on Wednesday, lifted by Nvidia and GE Vernova, as the European Union and the U.S. appeared headed toward a trade deal similar to an agreement President Donald Trump struck with Japan.

Denim is a back-to-campus staple, and plenty of jeans are on sale at Madewell. A spillproof water bottle that’ll keep water cold for the entire school day. A classic Hydro Flask, which is over half off in three nice colors: white, indigo, and purple.

If you missed out on Prime Day savings, we’re still seeing insane back-to-school savings of up to 90% on select tech. Tablets, printers, and portable power supplies are also heavily discounted ahead of the school year.

The S&P 500 notched a record high close on Wednesday, lifted by Nvidia and GE Vernova, as the European Union and the U.S. appeared headed toward a trade deal similar to an agreement U.S. President Donald Trump struck with Japan.

The tariff rate for goods imported into the U.S. from both the Philippines and Indonesia will be 19%, the president said.

The Nordstrom Anniversary Sale is in full swing. We've sifted through thousands of discounts to find the top deals to shop now.

Wall Street climbed Wednesday after President Donald Trump reached a trade deal with Japan and hopes rose for more agreements by August 1.

Natori’s “unicorn of undergarments ” is always part of Nordstrom’s Anniversary Sale — and this year it’s $45 and comes in charcoal gray, beige, and teal. (Size availability is quickly dwindling for the first two, though.) This one “moves with your body” while providing lift, and it’s over 30 percent off in two colors.

By Dawn Kopecki and Lananh Nguyen NEW YORK (Reuters) -Companies worldwide are pursuing bigger deals in the second half of this year as executives get increasingly comfortable with volatile markets and unpredictable world politics,