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How The Economy Really Fared Under Biden And Trump—From Jobs…

Posted by September 10, 2024

Topline The economy will be a hot-button topic in Tuesday’s presidential debate, with Vice President Kamala Harris likely to emphasize the Biden administratio

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Stock market today: Wall Street holds steady as calm returns…

Posted by September 10, 2024

NEW YORK -- U.S. stocks are holding relatively steady in quiet trading on Tuesday, offering a calm respite following weeks of sharp swings.The S&P 500 was 0

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US hiring rebounds slightly and unemployment rate dips in sign…

Posted by September 6, 2024

WASHINGTON (AP) — Hiring by America’s employers picked up a bit in August from July’s sluggish pace, and the unem

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US job openings fall to lowest level since January 2021

Posted by September 4, 2024

US job openings dropped to their lowest level since 2021 in a further sign the labor market was losing steam — but probably not enough for the Fed

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US job market may be near tipping point, unemployment may…

Posted by August 23, 2024

The paper suggests, for example, that when labor markets are loose, policymakers can continue to regard supply shocks as of less consequence to underlying infla

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How The Economy Really Fared Under Biden And Trump–From Jobs…

Posted by August 19, 2024

Topline The economy will be a hot-button topic during this week’s Democratic National Convention, with Democrats likely to emphasize the U.S.’ strong recove

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Goldman Sachs cuts odds of U.S. recession to 20% after…

Posted by August 19, 2024

Goldman Sachs has cut its probability forecast for a U.S. recession to 20% shortly after raising it, as fresh labor market data sparked a reassessment of market

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US unemployment claims fall 7,000 to 227,000 in sign of…

Posted by August 15, 2024

WASHINGTON -- The number of Americans applying for unemployment benefits fell last week, another sign that the job market remains resilient in the face of high

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Asian stocks track Wall Street gains after encouraging US jobs…

Posted by August 9, 2024

Asian stocks were higher Friday after U.S. stocks rallied Thursday in Wall Street’s latest sharp swerve after a better-than-expected report on unemployment ea

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Average American enjoys 216-minute ‘buzz’ from bargain shopping

Posted by August 7, 2024

(Credit: Andrea Piacquadio from Pexels) NEW YORK — In an era of rising prices and economic uncertainty, Americans are finding solace and excitement in the ar

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Is the US headed for a recession?

Posted by August 4, 2024

The unexpected rise in the unemployment rate in the United States has left economists divided: Is the US on the brink of a recession or not? The unemployment ra

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Stock market today: Dow drops 800 on weak jobs data…

Posted by August 2, 2024

NEW YORK -- Stocks are tumbling Friday on worries the U.S. economy could be cracking under the weight of high interest rates meant to whip inflation.The S&P

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