What unexpected surge in jobs report means for the U.S economy
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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 ...4 hours ago -
World - Financial Times
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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 ...4 hours ago -
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Business - MarketWatch
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The Economy Looks Strong After the Latest Jobs Report
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Politics - The Hill
Strong jobs report, port strike deal bolster 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.7 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 cuts8 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 ...8 hours ago -
Business - MarketWatch
Kamala Harris buoyed by jobs report, inflation numbers with election a month away
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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 ...8 hours ago -
Business - The New York Times
U.S. Employers Add 254,000 Jobs in September as Economic Growth Remains Solid
U.S. employers added 254,000 jobs in September, a sign that economic growth remained solid. The unemployment rate fell to 4.1 percent.9 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.9 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.10 hours ago -
Business - 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.10 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.10 hours ago - Mortgage -
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.11 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.12 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.12 hours ago - Federal Reserve -
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Hurricane Helene's effect on the U.S. economy
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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.14 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%.14 hours ago -
Top stories - ABC News
Jobs report blows past expectations, showing hiring surge
The U.S. economy added 254,000 jobs in September.14 hours ago -
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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.16 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%.16 hours ago -
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
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 -
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U.S. economy speeds up as ISM survey hits 1 1/2-year high. Businesses aren’t gung-ho, though.
The service side of the economy grew in September at the fastest pace in a year and a half, a new survey found, signaling the U.S. is in no danger of recession.Yesterday -
Top stories - CBS News
What the dockworker strike could mean for the future of automation in ports
As the dockworker strike continues, the fight over automation may shape the future of port operations. With billions of dollars at stake, the outcome could affect not only jobs, but the global ...Yesterday -
World - Financial Times
What a Middle East oil price shock could mean for US consumers
A worst-case scenario for the market could send prices spiralling into the triple digitsYesterday