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China's exports in December grew 10.7%, beating estimates amid uncertainty over trade tariffs
China’s exports in December grew at a faster pace than expected, as factories rushed to fulfill orders amid uncertainty over trade tariffs that could be imposed by U.S. President-elect Donald TrumpABC News - Jan. 12 -
8 Key Metrics for Growth-Minded CEOs to Track
Track these eight essential metrics to scale your business and ensure sustainable growth.Inc. - Jan. 12 -
Reeves 'to wage war on waste' and 'Nine-jobs Nigel'
"Growing disquiet" in the Labour Party and Nigel Farage's "side-hustles" lead Sunday's newspapers.BBC News - Jan. 12 -
Where new jobs were in 2024, and potential growth areas in a second Trump term
Health care and government were the top two drivers of job creation in 2023 and 2024, but that could change under a new administration.CNBC - Jan. 11 -
Stock market plunges after better-than-expected December jobs report
The Labor Department reported Friday that 265,000 jobs were added to the U.S. economy in December, which was roughly 100,000 more than expected. The unemployment rate also fell to 4.1%. CBS News ...CBS News - Jan. 10 -
Watch live: Biden to discuss economy after US added 256K jobs in December
President Biden will deliver remarks Friday evening about the state of the economy and the most recent jobs report, which showed the country added a whopping 256,000 jobs last month. This report ...The Hill - Jan. 10 -
Surprising December jobs growth is denting chances of a first-half Fed rate cut
Friday’s unexpectedly big increase in December nonfarm payrolls led to a diminished market-based likelihood for any rate cut by the Federal Reserve until September, based on one method of ...MarketWatch - Jan. 10 -
The unemployment rate for Black women fell in December, following a sharp rise
Black women saw a decline in the unemployment rate in December, as it slipped to 5.4%. That is an improvement from November’s rate of 5.9%.CNBC - Jan. 10 -
U.S. Employers Add 256,000 Jobs in December
A December gain of 256,000 blew past forecasts, and unemployment fell to 4.2 percent. But markets recoiled as interest rate cuts seemed more distant.The New York Times - Jan. 10 -
Here’s where the jobs are for December 2024 – in one chart
December's job report marked another month of stronger-than-expected growth, with gains coming in many different areas of the U.S. economy.CNBC - Jan. 10 -
The Most-Downloaded PS5 Games Of December 2024
Sony has shared the most-downloaded PlayStation 5 games of December 2024, and to no one's surprise, Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 once again retains its stranglehold on the No. 1 slot. It's simply ...GameSpot - Jan. 10 -
Global 2025 Growth Forecast at Modest 2.8 Percent
An annual United Nations report said the economic year ahead will feature stable, but subpar expansion.Inc. - Jan. 10 -
U.S. payrolls grew by 256,000 in December, much more than expected; unemployment rate falls to 4.1%
Nonfarm payrolls were expected to increase by 155,000 in December, according to the Dow Jones consensus forecast.CNBC - Jan. 10 -
December jobs report exceeds expectations
The labor market came in much hotter than expected in the final jobs report of President Biden's administration. CBS News MoneyWatch correspondent Kelly O'Grady has more.CBS News - Jan. 10 -
Strong December job growth could augur fewer Fed interest-rate cuts
Employers across the U.S. added a robust 256,000 jobs in December, a sign the labor market remains in good shape.CBS News - Jan. 10 -
Live Updates: U.S. Job Growth Ends the Year Strong
Employers finished the year with a burst of hiring, adding 256,000 jobs in December. The unemployment rate ticked down to 4.1 percent.The New York Times - Jan. 10 -
U.S. economy adds 256,000 jobs in December, unemployment rate at 4.1%
The final jobs report of the Biden administration has been released. It shows that the U.S. economy added 256,000 jobs in December and that the unemployment rate came in at 4.1%. NBC News’ ...NBC News - Jan. 10 -
US adds whopping 256K jobs in December
The U.S. added 256,000 jobs and the unemployment rate ticked down to 4.1 percent in December, according to data released Friday by the Labor Department. The December jobs report showed the U.S. ...The Hill - Jan. 10 -
December jobs report expected to show hiring slowdown
The December jobs report is set to be released later Friday morning and it's expected to show slowing growth. According to a survey of forecasters by the data firm FactSet, U.S. employers are ...CBS News - Jan. 10 -
Fed Governor Bowman says December interest rate cut should be the last
Federal Reserve Governor Michelle Bowman said Thursday she supported the recent interest rate cuts but doesn’t see the need to go any further.NBC News - Jan. 9 -
49ers interview Saleh, Townsend for defensive coordinator job
The San Francisco 49ers completed interviews with two external candidates for the open defensive coordinator job.Yahoo Sports - Jan. 9 -
The Slow Growth of Hand-Painted Clothes
In an era of fast fashion, some yearn for clothing with a personal touch.The New York Times - Jan. 9 -
Fed Governor Bowman says December interest rate cut should be the last
Bowman said Thursday she supported the recent interest rate cuts but doesn't see the need to go any further.CNBC - Jan. 9 -
December jobs report forecast is 155,000. But here’s the number investors really should watch.
Rising unemployment prodded the Federal Reserve to cut interest rates last fall despite lingering inflation — and the jobless rate could still be the deciding factor for future rate cuts.MarketWatch - Jan. 9 -
London’s airports test Labour with plans for rapid growth
Luton and Gatwick ruling to come this year, while Stansted and City expansion already approvedFinancial Times - Jan. 9 -
China's consumer inflation slows further in December, stoking deflation worries
China's consumer prices in December edged up 0.1% in line with expectations from a year earlier, National Bureau of Statistics showed Thursday, fanning deflation concerns.CNBC - Jan. 9 -
Report: Chris Spielman will interview for Jets G.M. job
The unsung hero of the resurgence of the Detroit Lions is finally getting his due.Yahoo Sports - Jan. 9 -
Private sector companies added 122,000 jobs in December, less than expected, ADP says
Job creation eased more than expected in December while wages grew at the slowest pace in nearly 3½ years.CNBC - Jan. 8 -
Deschamps to leave France job after 2026 WC
Didier Deschamps will leave his role as France head coach at the end of his current contract culminating in the 2026 World Cup cycle.ESPN - Jan. 8 -
The fight over robots threatening American jobs
As automation becomes a reality everywhere from retail warehouses to restaurant kitchens, the use of robots is increasingly controversialFinancial Times - Jan. 8 -
Services index shows big jump in prices for December as companies fear tariffs
The ISM services survey's prices index jumped to 64.4%, an increase of 6.2 points or more than 10%.CNBC - Jan. 7 -
Euro zone inflation rose to 2.4% in December, meeting expectations
Economists polled by Reuters forecast a reading of 2.4%, up from 2.2% in November.CNBC - Jan. 7 -
UK house prices dipped in December, says Halifax
Decline is first for nine months although prices still 3.3% above last yearFinancial Times - Jan. 7 -
December sales provide little cheer for retailers
Black Friday boosted monthly sales, but overall 2024 was a lacklustre year for retail, figures show.BBC News - Jan. 7 -
Was this the game that saved Ferguson's job at Man Utd?
Players and journalists look back at the 1990 FA Cup third-round tie between Manchester United and Nottingham Forest.BBC News - Jan. 7 -
How to Tell Stories Like Steve Jobs
A professor came up with four principles that anyone can use to make messaging more memorable.Inc. - Jan. 6
