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Inflation fears receded in May as Trump eased some tariff threats, New York Fed survey shows
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U.S. payrolls increased 139,000 in May, more than expected; unemployment at 4.2%
Hiring decreased just slightly in May even as consumers and companies braced against tariffs and a potentially slowing economy, the…
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Friday’s jobs report likely will show hiring cooled in May. Here’s what to expect
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Trade deficit fell by a record amount in April as demand dropped for imports
The U.S. deficit with its global trading partners tumbled by the largest amount on record in April as companies and…
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Economy
Fed ‘Beige Book’ economic report cites declining growth, rising prices and slow hiring
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Private sector hiring rose by just 37,000 in May, the lowest in more than two years, ADP says
Private sector job creation slowed to a near-standstill in May, hitting its lowest level in more than two years as…
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Finance
Fed Governor Lisa Cook sees tariffs raising inflation and complicating rate policy
Lisa Cook, governor of the Federal Reserve, speaks during a Fed Listens event in Washington, D.C., on March 22, 2024.…
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Finance
Stocks making the biggest moves midday: Bumble, Dollar General, Signet Jewelers, Pinterest and more
Check out the companies making headlines in midday trading: Ferguson Enterprises — Shares surged 15% after the cooling solutions company…
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Economy
Job openings showed surprising increase to 7.4 million in April
Employers increased job openings more than expected in April while hiring and layoffs also both rose, according to a report…
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Inflation rate slipped to 2.1% in April, lower than expected, Fed’s preferred gauge shows
Inflation barely budged in April as tariffs President Donald Trump implemented in the early part of the month had yet…
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