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The Monday Brief: A $432 Billion Month

July's deficit ran 48% above a year ago. The 30-year cleared at the highest auction yield in 25 years. And Walmart reports Thursday.

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James Lavish, CFA
Aug 17, 2026
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Yesterday we discussed wages versus inflation, and how the gap is getting funded by consumers. This week, companies selling to those consumers report how it’s going.

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