WASHINGTON, Sept. 5 -- The Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City issued the following August 2026 Beige Book: * * * Summary of Economic Activity Business activity had little change within the Tenth District over the previous month, though underlying conditions showed signs of softening. Retailers and manufacturers drew down inventories and limited new purchases to preserve cash and working capital amid elevated input prices and uncertain demand. Labor was cited as the top limiting factor to gro  more

SYDNEY, Australia, Sept. 5 -- The University of New South Wales posted the following news: * * * UNSW experts awarded Eureka Prizes for sustainability and medical research Kate Burke UNSW Sydney academics have been recognised for their exceptional contributions to sustainability and medical research. UNSW researchers Professor Yansong Shen and Dr Aidan Cashin have been awarded 2026 Australian Museum Eureka Prizes. Prof. Shen from UNSW Engineering was recognised for his work creating a low  more