U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has criticized past economic strategies, suggesting they made the U.S. overly reliant on adversaries like China. He praised the Trump administration's policies for focusing on resilience over pure efficiency.A revived lawsuit against firearms manufacturer Sig Sauer highlights product liability issues. An appeals court allowed a New York policeman's case over a self-firing gun mishap to proceed.Economic indicators show rising inflation, prompting experts to predict steady interest rates. Household income adjustments for inflation point to financial strain as disposable income decreases for the third month. (With inputs from agencies.)