U.S. Hiring Slowed to 143,000 Jobs in January

U.S. employers added 143,000 jobs last month, somewhat fewer than forecast, while unemployment fell to 4 percent and hourly earnings rose.

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Trump’s Executive Orders Leave Imprint on the Fed

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What Privatization of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac Means

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Trump Allows Low-Cost Chinese Products to Enter U.S. Without Tariffs, for Now

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Trump says Nippon will invest heavily in U.S. Steel rather than purchase the company

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Musk to rehire Treasury DOGE staffer behind racist posts after Trump endorses idea

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