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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 - October 30 -
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 ...Top stories - CBS News - November 1 -
U.S. economy adds 12,000 jobs in October, unemployment rate stays at 4.1%
The U.S. economy added 12,000 jobs during October, significantly less than expected. The unemployment rate held steady at 4.1%. NBC News’ Brian Cheung and Investopedia’s Editor-in-Chief Caleb ...Top stories - NBC News - November 1 -
Jobs Data Come as the Fed Stares Down a Complex Moment
Growth has been resilient, but inflation is cooling. The combination makes it hard to guess how much policymakers will lower rates.Business - The New York Times - November 1 -
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 - November 1 -
Biden going on campaign trail after weak October jobs report
President Biden will head back out on the campaign trail over the weekend after a rough week for his administration that began with backlash over Mr. Biden appearing to call Trump supporters ...Top stories - CBS News - November 1 -
October Jobs Report Shows Hiring Slowed Amid Storms and Strikes
U.S. payrolls grew by only 12,000 in October, a figure that left markets placid but fueled political contention. Unemployment remained 4.1 percent.Business - The New York Times - November 2 -
Squinting for good news in a bad October jobs report? Here it is.
Like a squirrel trying to find an acorn in a grassy field, it’s hard to find a nugget of good news in a bad October jobs report. The unemployment rate staying at 4.1% might be the only one that ...Business - MarketWatch - November 2 -
Jordan Love injury update: Packers QB expected to play vs. Lions in crucial NFC North showdown, per report
Love was a limited participant in practice Thursday and FridaySports - CBS Sports - November 2 -
US adds just 12,000 jobs as storms and strikes hit labour market
October figure far below average forecast of 100,000 job gains and comes just four days before US electionBusiness - Financial Times - November 1 -
U.S. economy added just 12,000 jobs in October, impacted by hurricanes, Boeing strike
Nonfarm payrolls were expected to increase by 100,000 in October, according to the Dow Jones consensus estimate.Business - CNBC - November 1 -
US economy added only 12,000 jobs in October in shock pre-election drop – as it happened
Live, rolling coverage of business, economics and financial markets as non-farm payrolls numbers deliver economic surprise days before presidential election. Oil prices have risen by 2% after ...World - The Guardian - November 1 -
Friday's jobs report is expected to show the slowest pace of hiring in years
Economists expect the Bureau of Labor Statistics to report that payrolls expanded by just 100,000 on the month.Business - CNBC - November 1 -
Private job creation totaled a stunning 233,000 in October, far more than expected, ADP says
ADP said it was the best month for job creation since July 2023.Business - CNBC - October 30 -
Private job creation totaled a stunning 233,000 in October, far more than expected, ADP says
Private-job creation burst to its highest level in more than a year during October, despite a devastating storm season in the Southeast and major labor disruptions, ADP reported Wednesday.Top stories - NBC News - October 30 -
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 - November 2 -
Harris and Trump focus on Sunbelt states during final weekend push for votes
Democrat Kamala Harris and Republican Donald Trump are zeroing in on Sunbelt states as they embark on one last weekend quest to sway undecided voters in battleground states that will determine the ...Sports - ABC News - November 2 -
Harris campaigns in crucial Michigan, focusing on the economy
Vice President Kamala Harris campaigned in Michigan, focusing on the economy, with many voters saying they think they'll do better economically under a second Trump presidency. Harris will deliver ...Politics - NBC News - October 28 -
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.Top stories - ABC News - November 1 -
Ryan Day knows 'noise' comes with Ohio State job; he silenced it in gritty, must-win moment vs. Penn State
A shorthanded Buckeyes willed themselves to victory in a key Big Ten road game in Week 10Sports - CBS Sports - November 3 -
Super Micro still offers no clear answers to investors
Super Micro Computer Inc. did not offer investors any clear answers to questions in an investor call about its accounting woes Tuesday, leaving intact the dark cloud hanging over the company and ...Business - MarketWatch - November 6 -
ADP jobs report shows 233,000 gain in private-sector hiring — much stronger than expected
U.S. businesses 233,000 new jobs in October to mark the biggest gain in 14 months, paycheck company ADP said, suggesting the labor market is somewhat stronger than previously believed.Business - MarketWatch - October 30 -
Morning Report — The moment of truth
In today’s issue: It’s Election Day. After close to two years of campaigning, an eleventh-hour Democratic ticket switch and countless news cycles, voters are casting their ballots today in what ...Politics - The Hill - November 5 -
October jobs take a hit from hurricanes, strike
This month's report reflects a lot of noise due to hurricanes, Boeing machinists strike.Politics - CBS News - November 1 -
Employers Added Just 12,000 Jobs in October—but There’s a Catch
Storms and strikes are complicating the true picture of the labor market, economists say. Nonetheless, there’s still evidence of a gradual cooling.Business - Inc. - November 1 -
Here’s where the jobs are for October 2024 – in one chart
The jobs report for October came in much weaker than expected, and employment growth across different industries painted a mixed picture for the U.S. economy.Business - CNBC - November 1 -
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 - November 1 -
The bad jobs report, in context
And oil looks set to stay cheapWorld - Financial Times - November 4 -
What to know about the inflation report.
A fresh Consumer Price Index report could show that inflation, much cooler than in 2022 and 2023, is not fully stamped out.Top stories - The New York Times - November 13 -
Wholesale prices rose 0.2% in October, in line with expectations
The producer price index was expected to increase 0.2% in October, according to the Dow Jones consensus forecast.Business - CNBC - November 14 -
After Intel’s messy earnings report, this much is clear
Intel CEO Pat Gelsinger seems to have the board’s backing for his plan to run Intel’s foundry and design businesses combined, analyst says, despite reports of potential merger interest or a split.Business - MarketWatch - November 1 -
Morning Report — Trump, Puerto Rico and the October surprise?
In today’s issue: One week to go. Seven days before Election Day, Vice President Harris and former President Trump are making their closing arguments to voters, and their last-week appearances ...Politics - The Hill - October 29 -
Inflation ticks up slightly in October, report shows
A new report shows a slight increase in inflation for the month of October, up to 2.6% compared to 2.4% in September. NBC’s Christine Romans reports for TODAY on what it signals about the economy.Top stories - NBC News - November 13 -
Ghost jobs: why do 40% of companies advertise positions that don’t exist?
A survey has revealed that the practice is widespread, with many companies going as far as fake-interviewing too. Name: Ghost jobs.. Age: Old, but increasingly common. Continue reading...World - The Guardian - October 30 -
October jobs forecast shaved to 110,000 after Boeing strike and hurricanes
The final U.S. jobs report before the presidential election is expected to be a crummy one, but it’s not Washington’s doing. Instead, a major strike at Boeing and a pair of deadly hurricanes would ...Business - MarketWatch - October 31 -
Job growth stalls at 12,000 in October after hurricanes upend Southeast
The U.S. added 12,000 jobs and the jobless rate stayed flat at 4.1 percent in October, according to data released Friday by the Labor Department, upending a string of strong economic data leading ...Politics - The Hill - November 1 -
Bond traders shake off weak jobs report, send 10-year Treasury yield to 4-month high
Long-dated Treasury yields ended at their highest levels since early July on Friday as traders looked past October’s nonfarm-payrolls report, which came in well below expectations.Business - MarketWatch - November 1 -
U.S. job growth in October hampered by hurricanes and Boeing strike
The Labor Department has released October's jobs report with employment growth slowed during the month due to Hurricanes Milton and Helene along with the Boeing strike. CBS News MoneyWatch ...Top stories - CBS News - November 1