frontpage: thu aug 13

frontpage · Aug 13, 2026 · transcript

An overview of front pages for August 13. This Wall Street Journal edition from August 2026 highlights a slight dip in inflation to 3.4%, potentially stalling further interest rate hikes by the Federal Reserve. Significant business developments include a record-breaking $12.5 billion deal for the Los Angeles Lakers led by Bob Iger and Joshua Kushner, alongside major investments by Bank of America and Goldman Sachs. Political coverage focuses on the Midwest primary elections, where moderate Democrats successfully fended off challenges from the far left in Wisconsin and Michigan. The front page…