Why More U.S. Companies Are Pulling Back on Hiring

P.M. Edition for Aug. 21. More U.S. companies plan to slow hiring in the second half of the year. Wall Street Journal reporter Ray Smith explains why. And WSJ’s Will Parker joins the show to discuss what an unexpected rise in home sales means for the housing market. Plus, a New York appeals court threw out a $500 million civil fraud penalty against President Trump. WSJ reporter Corinne Ramey unpacks the split decision. Sabrina Siddiqui hosts.

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