Private Payroll Growth Slides to Seven-Month Low in February

Wage gains at private companies grew at the slowest rate since summer of 2024, and optimism about the job markets continues to dim.

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China’s factory activity growth hits 3-month high in February, as millions return to work after holidays

China has struggled to boost growth amid tepid domestic demand and a prolonged real estate downturn, leaving exports as a key driver of growth.
CNBC - 2d
Border Patrol apprehensions hit historic low in February

Government data obtained by CBS News shows Border Patrol apprehensions hit a 25-year low in February as the number of illegal crossings at the U.S.-Mexico border declined. CBS News immigration and ...
CBS News - 2d
Bitcoin falls below 90K in 3-month low

Bitcoin fell below $90,000 on Tuesday, marking a three-month low for the popular cryptocurrency. The price of Bitcoin dropped more than 8 percent to $87,262 as of Tuesday afternoon, according to ...
The Hill - Feb. 25
US stocks post worst slide in two months on gloomy economic data

Sentiment among businesses and consumers cools sharply as tariffs and inflation take a toll
Financial Times - Feb. 21
2-, 10-year yields end at 2025 lows as investors navigate fears about growth

U.S. government debt rallied on Monday, pushing 2- and 10-year yields to lows for the year, amid worries about the outlook for economic growth against a backdrop of sticky inflation.
MarketWatch - Feb. 24
Lowe’s sees surprise sales growth amid DIY strength and post-hurricane rebuilds

Home-improvement retailer’s CEO is “prepared for anything” regarding tariffs and sees homeowners tapping into record equity to fund larger projects.
MarketWatch - Feb. 26
Canopy Growth’s stock falls to all-time low on pot company’s share-sale plans

Canopy Growth Corp.’s stock fell 9% to an all-time low on Monday after the cannabis company said it would sell up to $200 million of its stock.
MarketWatch - 2d
Eight Fed districts had flat or slightly negative growth in February: Beige Book

The report from the Federal Reserve comes as talk about a potential recession has picked up in recent days.
MarketWatch - 2h
Block's 28% plunge in February leads fintech sell-off, while Stripe shows benefit of staying private

Fintech stocks plummeted in February, paced by Block's drop, but Stripe's valuation soared to a near-record high in the private market.
CNBC - 5d

Private Payroll Growth Slides to Seven-Month Low in February

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China’s factory activity growth hits 3-month high in February, as millions return to work after holidays

Border Patrol apprehensions hit historic low in February

Bitcoin falls below 90K in 3-month low

US stocks post worst slide in two months on gloomy economic data

2-, 10-year yields end at 2025 lows as investors navigate fears about growth

Lowe’s sees surprise sales growth amid DIY strength and post-hurricane rebuilds

Canopy Growth’s stock falls to all-time low on pot company’s share-sale plans

Eight Fed districts had flat or slightly negative growth in February: Beige Book

Block's 28% plunge in February leads fintech sell-off, while Stripe shows benefit of staying private

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