Next steps for the Fed after strong jobs data — plus, news on health and beer stocks
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Top stories - NBC News
Dockworkers back on the job amid new evidence of economic strength
President Biden hailed the suspension of the strike by dockworkers on the East and Gulf coasts, and the government reported better-than-expected job numbers for September. NBC News' Christine ...4 hours ago -
Business - MarketWatch
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.4 hours ago -
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 ...5 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.6 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 ...6 hours ago - Kamala Harris -
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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 ...7 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.8 hours ago -
Business - CNBC
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.8 hours ago -
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.8 hours ago -
Business - Financial Times
Head of UK Competition Appeal Tribunal to step down after rebuke for serious misconduct
CAT president who sent ‘plainly inappropriate’ letter to junior staff member to exit role9 hours ago - United Kingdom -
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.10 hours ago - Federal Reserve -
Business - The Wall Street Journal
Container-Ship Stocks Fall After U.S. Port Strike Ends
Shares dropped as much as 16% as the agreement nixed for now the prospects of higher freight rates.11 hours ago -
World - The Guardian
Dollar strengthens after US beats forecasts with 254,000 new jobs in September – as it happened
Rolling coverage of the latest economic and financial news. US adds over 250,000 jobs in September, defying fears of slowdown The pound jumped as traders reacted to Huw Pill’s call for a ...11 hours ago -
Top stories - BBC News
PCs sacked after searching athlete Bianca Williams get jobs back
Jonathan Clapham and Sam Franks were sacked over their search of Bianca Williams and Ricardo Dos Santos.12 hours ago -
Business - MarketWatch
Rivian’s stock sinks as parts supply shortage leads to big deliveries miss
Rivian’s stock took a dive Friday, after the electric vehicle maker said it was experiencing a supply shortage, prompting a cut to its full-year production guidance.12 hours ago -
Business - MarketWatch
Applebee’s parent’s stock slides 5% after Truist downgrades on worry about slowing sales
‘Potentially severe Applebee’s same-store sales underperformance vs. peers (based on Truist Card Data) shakes our confidence that improving same-store sales will be a near-term catalyst for the ...12 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.13 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.15 hours ago - Federal Reserve -
Business - The Wall Street Journal
Asian Shipping Stocks Fall After U.S. Port Workers Suspend Strike
Shares of Asian shipping companies fell sharply after U.S. port workers suspended a three-day strike, dashing hopes for higher freight rates as a result of limited supply.22 hours ago -
Sports - Yahoo Sports
Reds hire Terry Francona as manager one year after he stepped down from Guardians
Francona, 65, is apparently feeling better. His MLB exit was presented as a retirement amid health concerns. He went as far as saying that he didn't see himself managing again, though he left some ...Yesterday - MLB -
Top stories - NBC News
Hospitals take steps to conserve IV fluid supply after Helene strikes critical factory
Hospitals across the U.S. are taking steps to conserve their supplies of IV fluids after Hurricane Helene struck a critical manufacturing plant belonging to the country’s biggest supplier.Yesterday -
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 -
Top stories - NBC News
'Rust' film starring Alec Baldwin to premiere next month, 3 years after fatal set shooting
The film “Rust” will make its world premiere next month, three years after the set shooting that killed cinematographer Halyna Hutchins and blanketed the production in scandal and legal troubles.Yesterday -
Top stories - CBS News
The Supreme Court's new term starts next week. Here's what to know.
Supreme Court justices will take the bench Monday for the first time since issuing blockbuster decisions on guns, abortion and presidential immunity.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