Strong jobs data is good news for the economy, just not for the market. Here's why

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U.S. economy adds 256,000 jobs in December, unemployment rate at 4.1%

The final jobs report of the Biden administration has been released. It shows that the U.S. economy added 256,000 jobs in December and that the unemployment rate came in at 4.1%. NBC News’ ...
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Live Updates: U.S. Job Growth Ends the Year Strong

Employers finished the year with a burst of hiring, adding 256,000 jobs in December. The unemployment rate ticked down to 4.1 percent.
The New York Times - 7h
Companies from Coca-Cola to Anheuser-Busch are getting in on the canned cocktail market. Here's why

Americans consumed over 62 million cases of ready-to-drink spirits in 2023, an increase of almost 25% from 2022.
CNBC - 9h
Friday's jobs report could present a mixed view of the labor market. Here's what to expect

Economists expect the Bureau of Labor Statistics to report a gain of 155,000 jobs, a step down from the surprising 227,000 increase in November.
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Why are gen Z shunning ‘hustle’ culture in favour of long-term jobs? Here are three good reasons | Oli Mould

Unlike previous generations of workers, young people are prioritising stability over chaos and community over churn. For decades, we’ve been told that the modern workplace is a playground of ...
The Guardian - 2d
US stocks slide as strong data sends Treasury yields higher

Investors bet Fed likely to lower interest rates just once this year after better than expected jobs and services figures
Financial Times - 3d
Stock market manages strong start to 2025. But watch for these potential pitfalls.

Stock-market investors are just two days into the new year but managed to halt the slide that damped the end of a still stellar 2024.
MarketWatch - 5d
Why the U.S. economy is still strong despite the Fed’s 2022-’23 rate hikes

Something surprising happened on the way toward the highest U.S. interest rates in more than a dozen years: Neither consumers nor businesses buckled under the weight of higher borrowing costs from ...
MarketWatch - Jan. 3
Problems with UK economy data could be widespread, warns lawmaker

Meg Hillier highlights damaging consequences of under-investment in key forecasting systems
Financial Times - Jan. 2

Strong jobs data is good news for the economy, just not for the market. Here's why

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