Federal Reserve The Economy By Randall W. Forsyth Updated Dec 09, 2023,…
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The Sahm rule: What to know about the recession indicator that has Wall Street talking
That was close. After the U.S. unemployment rate climbed to 3.9% in…
U.S. stocks end higher after blockbuster September jobs report as S&P 500 snaps 4-week losing streak
U.S. stocks closed higher Friday, with the S&P 500 eking out a…
UK Economy Shrank More Sharply Than Expected in July
By Joshua Kirby The U.K. economy contracted more than expected in July,…
Fed rate hikes can end now that U.S. job gains are the size of an economy like Australia’s, says BlackRock
The Federal Reserve can probably end its inflation fight now that the…
Unemployment surge to 3.8% may be a summer-jobs mirage
The U.S. unemployment rate jumped to an 18-month high of 3.8% in…
What recession? The labor market is sizzling in these states.
Not so long ago, many economists and very smart people were predicting…
UK Jobless Rate Rose in Three Months to June, But Wages Kept Increasing Too
The U.K.’s jobless rate climbed a little more than expected in the…
‘The Fed will take comfort from moderating job growth’ — economists react to July’s employment report
The July jobs report on Friday showed the U.S. economy gained 187,000…
U.S. adds 187,000 jobs in July and points to hiring slowdown. Wages still high
The numbers: The U.S. added a more modest 187,000 new jobs in…
U.S. economy grows at slowest pace in 5 months. Inflation ‘sticky,’ S&P says
The numbers: The U.S. economy grew at the slowest pace in five…
‘This is the best possible jobs report’ — economists react to June employment data
The June jobs report on Friday showed the U.S. economy gained 209,000…
Part-time work surged in June as hours cut back, U.S. jobs report says
One worrying sign emerged from June’s job markets report — there was…
Eurozone Unemployment Held at Record Low in May
By Ed Frankl The eurozone’s unemployment rate held steady at a record…
UK Jobless Rate Fell in Three Months to April
By Joshua Kirby The U.K.’s jobless rate fell in the three months…
U.S. jobless claims leap to nearly two-year high of 261,000
The numbers: The number of people who applied for U.S. unemployment benefits…
Jobs report shows a big 339,000 gain in May. The U.S. economy is still strong.
The numbers: The U.S. added a muscular 339,000 new jobs in May,…
Dow gains 450 points as U.S. stocks recover after 4 days of losses
U.S. stocks recovered some ground on Friday, after four days of losses,…
Jobs report shows strong 253,000 increase in April. U.S. labor market not cooling much
The numbers: The U.S. created a stronger-than-expected 253,000 new jobs in April…
Jobs report shows strong 253,000 increase in April. U.S. labor market not cooling much
The numbers: The U.S. created a stronger-than-expected 253,000 new jobs in April…