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Politics - NBC News
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 ...3 hours ago - Federal Reserve -
Top stories - The New York Times
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.3 hours ago -
Politics - The Hill
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 ...3 hours ago - Kamala Harris -
Top stories - NBC News
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.3 hours ago -
Business - Financial Times
US economy smashes expectations with 254,000 jobs added in September
Figure prompts traders to increase bets Federal Reserve will slow pace of interest rate cuts4 hours ago -
Business - CNBC
10-year Treasury yield soars after jobs report blows past expectations
In Friday's report, nonfarm payrolls grew by 254,000 in September, significantly exceeding economists' expectations.4 hours ago -
Business - MarketWatch
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 ...4 hours ago -
Business - MarketWatch
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 ...4 hours ago - Kamala Harris -
Top stories - CBS News
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 ...4 hours ago -
Business - CNBC
Fed close to pulling off the elusive economic soft landing in 2024 after great September jobs report
If this sounds like a Goldilocks scenario, it's probably not far from it, even with the lingering inflation concerns.5 hours ago -
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.5 hours ago - Kamala Harris -
Top stories - The New York Times
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.6 hours ago -
Business - CNBC
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.6 hours ago - Mortgage -
World - Financial Times
A year of war in the Middle East
Hamas attack on Israel was horrific, but the response has inflamed the region6 hours ago -
Business - The New York Times
U.S. Hiring Surges, Surpassing Expectations
The labor market bounced back in September, adding 254,000 jobs, a sign that economic growth remains solid. The unemployment rate fell to 4.1 percent.7 hours ago -
Top stories - ABC News
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.8 hours ago -
Business - The New York Times
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.8 hours ago - Federal Reserve -
Top stories - CBS News
New jobs report stronger than expected, signaling more potential interest rate cuts this year
The second-to-last jobs report before Election Day was just released and it shows stronger than expected numbers that could signal more federal interest rate cuts. CBS News contributor Javier David ...9 hours ago -
Business - CNBC
U.S. job creation roared higher in September as payrolls surged by 254,000
Nonfarm payrolls were expected to increase by 150,000 in September, according to the Dow Jones consensus forecast.10 hours ago -
Business - Inc.
Better Than Expected Jobs Data Supports a Soft Landing
U.S. companies created 254,000 jobs last month, a hefty jump from 142,000 in August, and far more than the 150,000 expected by analysts.10 hours ago -
Top stories - NBC News
U.S. adds 254,000 jobs and unemployment declines, blowing away expectations
The U.S. added 254,000 jobs in September, far exceeding expectations, while the unemployment rate fell from 4.2% in August to 4.1%.10 hours ago -
Top stories - ABC News
Jobs report blows past expectations, showing hiring surge
The U.S. economy added 254,000 jobs in September.10 hours ago -
Top stories - CBS News
Employers added 254,000 jobs in September, blowing away forecasts
Wall Street is watching the labor market for signs of slower hiring, which could influence the Federal Reserve's next rate decision.11 hours ago -
Politics - The Hill
US adds 254K jobs in September, blowing past expectations
The U.S. added 254,000 jobs in September, and the unemployment rate ticked lower to 4.1 percent, according to Labor Department data released Friday. The September jobs report blew past economist ...11 hours ago -
Business - MarketWatch
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.12 hours ago - Federal Reserve -
Business - CNBC
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%.12 hours ago -
Top stories - The New York Times
Kamala Harris and the Influence of an Estranged Father Just Two Miles Away
Donald J. Harris rarely speaks to his famous daughter, who lives nearby. But he helped shape who she became.15 hours ago - Kamala Harris -
Sports - ESPN
Ten Hag: Utd 'switched off' to blow lead at Porto
Erik ten Hag accused his players of "switching off" as Manchester United blew a two-goal lead against FC Porto to draw 3-3 in the Europa League on Thursday.15 hours ago -
Top stories - NBC News
Woman's husband was standing on the porch when their house floated away
The last time anyone saw Jerry Hunter, of Jonesborough, Tennessee, he was standing on the porch of his home as it floated away in the floodwaters of Hurricane Helene.23 hours ago -
Sports - Yahoo Sports
Live updates: Falcons get it done in overtime
Atlanta took a big leap in the NFC South on Thursday night, with Kirk Cousins leading the Falcons to a 3-2 record.Yesterday -
Business - MarketWatch
Investors fearing a scary start to October should focus instead on Friday’s jobs report
Jobs data still holds sway when it comes to the Fed and interest rates, making it crucial to a jittery marketYesterday -
Business - MarketWatch
10-year Treasury yield ends at highest level since August after better-than-expected ISM data
U.S. government debt sold off on Thursday, pushing 10- and 30-year yields to almost five-week closing highs, after data showed the economy’s services side grew last month and businesses remained ...Yesterday -
Business - MarketWatch
Bitcoin may slide to $55,000. Its next move hinges on the U.S. jobs report and Middle East tensions.
Crypto investors are closely watching the U.S. jobs report to be released on Friday and the ongoing geopolitical tensions in the Middle East to gauge the near-term direction of bitcoin.Yesterday -
Business - MarketWatch
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.Yesterday