Biden hails surprising strong job report one month ahead of election
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What September's strong jobs report means for you
A blockbuster jobs report for September sent stocks to record highs. The economy added 245,000 jobs last month, according to the Labor Department, exceeding the expectations of most economists. ...3 hours ago -
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Biden issues warning about potential election violence
President Biden delivered a new warning Friday about the upcoming election given former President Trump’s comments that he again may not accept the results. “I'm confident it'll be free and fair. I ...4 hours ago - Joe Biden -
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Biden hails surprising strong job report one month ahead of election
The Dow closed at an all-time high Friday thanks to a surprisingly positive September jobs report. President Biden took the opportunity to speak to the press in the briefing room for the first time ...4 hours ago - Joe Biden -
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Kamala Harris buoyed by jobs report, inflation numbers with election a month away
Friday’s robust jobs report for September landed with about a month until Election Day — and the better-than-expected data could turn out to be a boon for Vice President Kamala Harris’s ...9 hours ago - Kamala Harris -
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What the latest jobs report says about the U.S. economy
The September jobs report showed U.S. employers added 254,000 jobs and yearly wage increases outpaced the inflation rate. CBS News senior business and technology correspondent Jo Ling Kent reports ...17 hours ago -
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What unexpected surge in jobs report means for the U.S economy
The Labor Department reported an unexpectedly large surge in new job creation, with employers adding 254,000 jobs in September. That's far above what was projected by economists. Jo Ling Kent ...18 hours ago -
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Biden: 'I don't know' if Netanyahu is trying to sway US election
Some Democrats accuse Israel's PM of holding off on agreeing a Gaza ceasefire deal for political reasons.18 hours ago - Joe Biden -
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Dow logs record high as stocks rise, Treasury yields jump after strong jobs data
U.S. stocks rallied Friday on fresh signs of a strong labor market, with the Dow Jones Industrial Average ending at a record peak while the bond market dialed back recession fears.19 hours ago -
Politics - The Hill
Evening Report — Where things stand a month out
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Biden issues terse words to Netanyahu over peace deal and election influence
President says he does not know whether Israeli PM is delaying peace deal in order to influence US election. Joe Biden had terse words at the White House on Friday for Benjamin Netanyahu, saying ...20 hours ago - Joe Biden -
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Chicago Federal Reserve President praises strong September jobs report, cautions overexcitement
Economists should “take the longer view” on continued economic and inflationary recovery, even as September returned a stronger than expected jobs report, said Chicago Federal Reserve President ...21 hours ago - Federal Reserve -
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The Economy Looks Strong After the Latest Jobs Report
Also, Trump is returning to the site where he was shot. Here’s the latest at the end of Friday.21 hours ago -
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Strong jobs report, port strike deal bolster Harris
A much better-than-expected jobs report released just hours after the quick suspension of a longshoreman's strike is giving a boost and some relief to Vice President Harris's campaign. The port ...21 hours ago - Kamala Harris -
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Dow closes at record high after blow-out jobs report
Stocks advanced on Friday after an expectation-defying jobs report gave investors confidence around the health of the economy.21 hours ago -
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Biden, post-Vance remarks, says he doesn't know if election will be peaceful
President Biden said Friday he thinks the upcoming 2024 election will be fair but expressed skepticism over whether it will be peaceful. In his first briefing room appearance of his presidency, ...22 hours ago - Joe Biden -
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2-, 10-year Treasury yields see biggest weekly gains in up to 2 years after ‘supernova’ jobs report
Treasury yields recorded their biggest weekly advances in up to two years on Friday after September’s nonfarm-payrolls report produced far more new jobs than expected, erasing the likelihood of ...22 hours ago -
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Jobs report blows away expectations
The September jobs report blew away expectations from economists after a slowdown in hiring in earlier data prompted the Federal Reserve's rate cut. CBS News business analyst Jill Schlesinger looks ...22 hours ago -
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Biden says the election will be 'free and fair,' but 'I don't know whether it will be peaceful'
President Joe Biden said Friday he was confident that the November election would be "free and fair" but expressed concerns that it may not be "peaceful."23 hours ago - Joe Biden -
Business - The New York Times
Jobs Report Gives Kamala Harris Another Boost
Recent reports have shown inflation slowing and the economy growing at a robust clip. The Fed has also cut interest rates, bringing mortgage rates down.23 hours ago - Kamala Harris -
Politics - The Hill
Biden: 'I don't know' if Netanyahu trying to influence election
President Biden on Friday said he wasn't aware of whether Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu was trying to influence the U.S. election, while noting no administration has been a stronger ...23 hours ago - Joe Biden -
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Next steps for the Fed after strong jobs data — plus, news on health and beer stocks
Every weekday, the Investing Club releases the Homestretch; an actionable afternoon update just in time for the last hour of trading.23 hours ago -
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Biden: The election will ‘be free and fair’ but ‘I don’t know whether it will be peaceful’
During a surprise appearance at the White House press briefing, President Biden was asked about the 2024 presidential election. The president said he expects it will be “free and fair,” but cast ...23 hours ago -
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A Strong Jobs Report Suggests the Economy Is More Resilient Than We Thought
After months of wobbling, a fresh jobs report showed that hiring and wage growth are strong, aligning with other robust economic data.23 hours ago -
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Mortgage rates spike after stronger-than-expected jobs report
The average rate on the 30-year fixed mortgage is now 6.53% according to Mortgage News Daily.Yesterday - Mortgage -
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Here's where the jobs are for September 2024 — in one chart
Hospitality and health care were two bright spots for the U.S. labor market in September, according to Friday's jobs report.Yesterday -
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Blockbuster jobs report paves way for US economy to avoid recession: Experts
The U.S. economy added 254,000 jobs in September, fresh data showed.Yesterday -
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The Jobs Report Is Good News for the Fed
The data reversed recent signs of a labor market slowdown, probably taking away the argument for a big rate cut at the Federal Reserve’s next meeting.Yesterday - Federal Reserve -
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Jobs report blows past expectations, showing hiring surge
The U.S. economy added 254,000 jobs in September.Yesterday -
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September surprise? U.S. jobs report holds key to Fed rate cuts.
The U.S. jobs report has overtaken inflation as the chief worry of the Federal Reserve as it plots how fast to cut interest rates.Yesterday - Federal Reserve -
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Every Election Has Big Swings, Even in a Polarized Country. This One Will Too.
In just the last few years, any number of issues might have led people to reconsider their loyalties.Yesterday -
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Here's everything to expect when the September jobs report is released Friday
Nonfarm payrolls are projected to show growth of 150,000, form 142,000 the month before, with a steady unemployment rate of 4.2%.Yesterday -
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How Liz Cheney's support can help Kamala Harris ahead of Election Day
Vice President Kamala Harris campaigned Thursday with former Republican Rep. Liz Cheney in Ripon, Wisconsin, the city credited as the birthplace of the Republican Party. Former President Donald ...Yesterday - Kamala Harris -
Politics - The Hill
Arab Americans for Harris-Walz coalition launches to shore up support ahead of Election Day
A new coalition, Arab Americans for Harris-Walz, launched Thursday to work to unite a key demographic behind Vice President Harris before Election Day. The coalition announced it represents a ...2 days ago -
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September jobs report could give stock and bond markets an October surprise
Payroll figures reveal if the Fed is ahead of the curve or behind it.2 days ago -
Politics - The Hill
Morning Report — Will October flip the September election script?
In today’s issue: Vice President Harris, in the final few weeks of her presidential bid, has been pressed by events to juggle dual roles in governance and politics amid domestic and international ...2 days ago -
Politics - The Hill
Trifecta of challenges unravel for Harris, White House ahead of Election Day
A compounding series of challenges are converging all at once for the White House — port workers are striking, fighting in the Middle East is escalating, and Hurricane Helene has ravaged parts of ...2 days ago