Economists see Bank of Canada holding rates steady after upbeat jobs data
“The data reported this morning erred more towards outright improvement,” Nathan Janzen, assistant chief economist at RBC, said.…
Modest jobs growth isn’t enough to change the economic narrative — but enough to cast doubt
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US may need more slack in job market to hit 2% inflation
By Howard Schneider WASHINGTON (Reuters) -The U.S. labor market likely needs to weaken further for the Federal Reserve…
US unemployment claims rise moderately amid labor market freeze
By Lucia Mutikani WASHINGTON (Reuters) -The number of Americans filing new applications for unemployment benefits increased marginally during…
What’s with all the layoffs?
In case you missed it, we’re in the midst of a low hiring, low firing job market. Meaning,…
The Dollar Is Declining So Fast That It Will Bring Even More Inflation, Says Market Analyst: ‘Position Yourself Accordingly’
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US layoffs fall in September but year-to-date planned hiring at lowest in 16 years
WASHINGTON (Reuters) -U.S. employers announced fewer layoffs in September but hiring plans so far this year were the…
US pending home sales rebound in August amid low mortgage rates
WASHINGTON (Reuters) -Sales of previously owned U.S. homes increased solidly in August as lower mortgage rates pulled buyers…
September Jobs Report, Fed Speakers, Earnings From Nike, Carnival
Spencer Platt/Getty Images Central bankers are closely following the labor market after cutting interest rates. Is the labor…
Fed’s Miran Says Economic Vulnerability Calls for Rapid Cuts
(Bloomberg) — Federal Reserve Governor Stephen Miran said the US central bank risks damage to the economy by…
Guam’s unemployment rate drops to record low 3.2% | Regional / World
HAGÅTÑA (Office of the Guam Governor) — Guam’s unemployment rate declined to 3.2% in June 2025, a decrease…
Fed’s Kashkari sees two more rate cuts this year as likely appropriate, given labor market risks
(Reuters) – Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis President Neel Kashkari on Friday said he supported this week’s decision…