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What We’re Reading – Week of 07/05/2019

Below you will find the articles on economics, investing, and finance that we found most interesting for the week.

NB: ($) denotes subscription site.

 

Suburbs are growing again as millennials discover their charm.

Article via Wall Street Journal ($)

 

Vox has a detailed look at Walmart’s efforts to catch Amazon in e-commerce.

Article via Vox

 

The yield curve isn’t the only thing that is inverted. Private equity multiples are exceeding public company multiples.  Illiquid businesses with less transparency should trade at a premium, right?

Article via Bain

 

The economic expansion is now the longest on record.

Article via Financial Times ($)

 

China is a tough consumer to replace for soybean farmers.

Article via Wall Street Journal ($)