Markets got off to a rocky start today, with recent comments from members of the Federal Reserve suggesting that the upcoming schedule for interest rate hikes could be accelerated, based on stronger than expected wage growth and job numbers.

Meanwhile, George Papadopoulos was sentenced to 14 days in jail, in what appears to be an anti-climactic end to his legal saga. There may be more to this story that is currently being reported, but it’s difficult to tell how all the loose ends will eventually be tied.

Politico: Papadopoulos sentenced to 14 days in prison

CNBC: Strong jobs report gives Fed the green light for more rate increases

CNBC: Economy adds more jobs than expected in August, and wage growth hits post-recession high

CNBC: President Trump hints to WSJ that trade fight with Japan could be next

The Globalist: Russia’s Plan to Raise Stalin-Era Pension Ages Draws Opposition