Economy
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Fed Governor Waller backs interest rate cut at September meeting, open to larger move
Christopher Waller, governor of the US Federal Reserve, during a Fed Listens event in Washington, DC, US, on Friday, March…
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August payrolls grew by a less-than-expected 142,000, but unemployment rate ticked down to 4.2%
The U.S. economy created slightly fewer jobs than expected in August, reflecting a slowing labor market while also clearing the…
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Here’s where the jobs are for August 2024 — in one chart
The August jobs report came in weaker than expected, and employment growth by different industries showed a mixed bag for…
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Friday’s jobs report for August is going to be huge. Here’s what to expect
Andreypopov | Istock | Getty Images Wall Street is gearing up for one of the most important economic releases of…
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August private payrolls rose by 99,000, smallest gain since 2021 and far below estimates, ADP says
Private sector payrolls grew at the weakest pace in more than 3½ years in August, providing yet another sign of…
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Layoffs jump in August while hiring in 2024 is at a historic low, Challenger report shows
Alvaro Gonzalez | Moment | Getty Images Layoffs soared in August, hitting their highest total for the month in 15…
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Bond market ‘yield curve’ returns to normal from inverted state that had raised recession fears
A trader signals an offer in the Standard & Poor’s 500 stock index futures pit at the CME Group in…
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Job openings fell more than expected in July in another sign of labor market softening
Job openings slumped to their lowest level in 3½ years in July, the Labor Department reported Wednesday in another sign…
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Atlanta Fed President Bostic says officials can’t wait for inflation to hit 2% before cutting
speaking at Jackson Hole on August 23, 2024. David A. Grogan | CNBC Atlanta Federal Reserve President Raphael Bostic signaled…
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Weak manufacturing measures raise specter of U.S. economic slowdown
Workers assemble second-generation R1 vehicles at electric auto maker Rivian’s manufacturing facility in Normal, Illinois, U.S. June 21, 2024. Joel…
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