P.M. Edition for Aug. 9. As the U.S. teeters between a soft landing and recession, WSJ economy reporter Jon Kamp says the uncertainty is weighing on consumers and businesses of all sizes as they seek to plan their spending. And U.S. intelligence agencies say Iranian research has put the country in a better position to launch a nuclear-weapons program—though it has yet to do so. Plus, why a few presidential candidates are boosting the idea of a U.S. bitcoin reserve. Pierre Bienaimé hosts. Sign up for the WSJ's free What's News newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices