Jobs report offers blurry snapshot of economy days before election: What to know

The latest jobs report data is incomplete due to one-off disturbances last month.

Last jobs report before Election Day

The latest jobs report showed slowed growth in the U.S. economy just days before Election Day. CBS News MoneyWatch correspondent Kelly O'Grady has more on what the data may indicate about the ...

What to know about inflation before Election Day

The economy is a top voting issue in the 2024 elections and voter feelings about inflation and costs may differ from what data shows about the country's economic health. CBS MoneyWatch associate ...

Democrats, Republicans lining up in new ways in 2024. No one knows what's next

The Democratic and Republican Parties' coalitions are undergoing a seismic change weeks before Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump face off.

What to know about the Supreme Court's voter decision before Election Day

The Supreme Court decided to let Virginia remove around 1,600 alleged noncitizens from its voter registration rolls less than a week before Election Day. CBS News Supreme Court and legal producer ...

Analyzing the state of the U.S. economy before Election Day

CBS News polling shows most voters have long been dissatisfied with U.S. economic conditions. But does perception match reality? Kate Davidson, managing editor for U.S. economic policy for ...

October jobs report was a ‘head fake.’ Look at these numbers instead before Election Day.

A jobs report skewed by hurricanes and a strike at Boeing landed on voters’ radar with less than a week until Election Day, scrambling the picture of the U.S. economy as Kamala Harris and Donald ...

Business - MarketWatch - 8 hours ago

What the October jobs report says about the state of the economy

The final jobs report before Election Day shows the number of jobs added to the U.S. economy plummeted in October, with only 12,000 new hires. Despite adding roughly 100,000 fewer jobs than ...

US economy continues to grow at robust rate days before presidential election

GDP rose by 2.8% in the third quarter, short of economists’ expectations of 3.1%, and driven primarily by consumer spending. The pace of US economic growth slowed over the summer but continued its ...

World - The Guardian - 2 days ago

Boeing strike will dent last jobs report before election

Some 44,000 U.S. workers, most at Boeing, were on strike during the jobs report tally, according to the U.S. Labor Department.

Business - CNBC - Yesterday

U.S. Job Growth Stalls in Days Before Vote

Employers added 12,000 jobs in October, with hiring hit by strikes and storms. The unemployment rate was steady, at 4.1 percent, in the last major report before an election in which the economy is ...

Business - The New York Times - 7 hours ago

US adds only 12,000 jobs in October in final report before election

Average monthly job gains in 2024 had been about 200,000, but new figures affected by Boeing strike and hurricanes. The US added just 12,000 jobs in October, the last snapshot of the employment ...

World - The Guardian - 11 hours ago

Comcast tops earnings estimates as Olympics propel the company

Comcast beat third-quarter earnings estimates as the Summer Olympics in Paris boosted NBCUniversal’s revenue and Peacock’s subscriber count.

Business - CNBC - Yesterday

Things to know before visiting Susan B. Anthony's grave on Election Day

More than 10,000 people are expected to visit on Election Day.

Politics - The Hill - Yesterday

Here's what to do if you lose an absentee ballot before Election Day

While misplacing a ballot can be stressful, there are still ways to make sure your vote is counted.

Politics - The Hill - October 20

What Harris, Trump are doing in the West right before Election Day

Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump are visiting the West just days before the Nov. 5 Election Day. CBS News political reporter Zak Hudak has more on the upcoming ...

What to know about the presidential race with Election Day one week away

Republican strategist and CBS News political contributor Leslie Sanchez breaks down the presidential race between Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump as the campaigns ...

Final jobs report before election likely to see hurricane impact — masking some economic gains

The U.S. economy remains on solid footing.

UK Budget: What to Know Before Labour’s Announcement

The new Labour Party government said it had inherited a challenging financial position and warned of tax increases and spending cuts when it reveals its budget this week.

Top stories - The New York Times - 4 days ago

What You Might Know (and Not Know) on Election Night

Declaring a winner may take some time.

Top stories - The New York Times - 3 days ago

The Economy Looks Strong as Election Day Nears

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Top stories - The New York Times - 2 days ago

Job growth stalls in October as Election Day looms

Welcome to The Hill's Business & Economy newsletter {beacon} Business & Economy Business & Economy The Big Story Job growth stalls in October as Election Day looms Economists were bracing for a ...

Politics - The Hill - 4 hours ago

Pre-Election Jobs Report Will Present a Muddled Picture

Less than a week before the presidential vote, employment figures will reflect hurricane damage and a long strike at Boeing.

Business - Inc. - 2 days ago

Democrats braced for jobs report blow ahead of election

Lacklustre data could obscure an ‘incredibly healthy’ employment market and weigh on Kamala Harris’s prospects

Business - Financial Times - Yesterday

Harris to Nevada to court Latinos before Election Day

Vice President Kamala Harris will hold a rally in Las Vegas, Nevada, where Latinos could help her campaign's efforts in the battleground state. The economy and immigration are important issues for ...

How is the economy really doing just weeks before the U.S. election?

With only weeks before the November 5 election, here's how top economists assess the health of the U.S. economy.

Trump emphasizes economy, immigration as top issues before 2024 elections

Former President Donald Trump delivered remarks at Mar-a-Lago focused on the economy, immigration and the U.S.-Mexico border as both presidential campaigns make last-minute efforts to court ...

Yellen Makes Case for Strong Economy a Week Before Election

The Treasury Secretary hopes to reset the storyline and draw attention to the economic bounce-back under the Biden administration.

Business - Inc. - 3 days ago

How to know when to walk away from a job offer: ‘A red flag is there for a reason,’ says expert

Throughout the interview process, it's possible you'll find you're not actually interested in the opportunity. Here's how to turn them down.

Business - CNBC - October 25

What to know before refinancing your home equity loan

As interest rates drop, borrowers may want to refinance their home equity loan. Here's what they should know first.

What You Need to Know in Case of an Election Crisis

We have just a short time to understand the challenges across state legislatures, Congress, executive branches and elected judges.

Top stories - The New York Times - October 16

What to Know About the Looming Election Certification Crisis

An investigation in four battleground states found that Republicans have taken control of election boards with the aim of challenging and overturning outcomes that don’t go their way.

Top stories - The New York Times - October 25

Elite School Will Offer a Day Off for Students Distressed by Election

Attendance on Wednesday, or whatever day the results are announced, is optional for high school students at the Ethical Culture Fieldston School in New York City, families were told.

Top stories - The New York Times - 21 hours ago

The October jobs report comes at a crucial moment — but don’t expect clear answers on the economy

Job gains in October will likely be dragged down by one-off events like Hurricane Milton and the Boeing strike. Here’s how that could muddy the waters for investors and the Fed.

Business - MarketWatch - 2 days ago

12:30 Report — The final countdown to Election Day

{beacon} 12:30 REPORT Happy Friday and happy November! 🍂 Can you believe it’s only four days until Election Day? Try to do something relaxing this weekend to ease the tension. Go for a walk, maybe ...

Politics - The Hill - 7 hours ago

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