Big Decline in U.S. Auto Sales May Signal End of Six-Year Boom

At 8:30 a.m. Eastern, the Labor Department will report its latest figures on hiring and unemployment in June. Here’s what to expect.

Fed Officials Saw Outlook as Cloudy at Meeting Before ‘Brexit’ Vote
A unanimous vote in June to keep rates steady was a result of confusion, rather than consensus.

On Money: Blaming Trade and Voting Trump in the Rust Belt
But his policies won’t do anything to bring back jobs.

Economic Scene: Job Training Can Work. So Why Isn’t There More of It?
Giving a leg up to U.S. workers on the lower rungs of the labor ladder could be a cost-effective way to counter economic and political hopelessness.

Welsh Reject E.U., but Its Money Will Be Missed
One of the looming questions in the aftermath of the “Brexit” vote is what happens to European Union aid flowing into places like Wales.

How Anti-Growth Sentiment, Reflected in Zoning Laws, Thwarts Equality
A growing body of economic literature suggests that efforts in America aimed at things like “maintaining neighborhood character” contribute to segregation and lead to stagnation.

Taking Refuge in Dollar Could Expose World Economy to New Perils
After the Brexit vote, the American currency is soaring — threatening a fragile recovery in the United States and risking trouble for emerging markets.

Disunion: Why the European Union Could Break if It Does Not Learn to Bend
More responsiveness and foresight on issues like immigration will probably be needed to head off other drastic outcomes like “Brexit.”

Economic View: How a Quest by Elites Is Driving ‘Brexit’ and Trump
Unlike the public, economists seem more concerned about the size of the pie than whether everyone gets a slice.

Aftershocks: An Index of Uncertainty Surges After ‘Brexit’
Quantifying the tremors that the British vote has spread, not just in Britain but across the Atlantic.

In Trade Stances Toward China, Clinton and Trump Both Signal a Chill
The candidates, grappling with economic populism and increasing concern over China’s military posture, could follow through on campaign pledges to toughen trade policy.