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US job market shows signs of cooling, with just 175,000 jobs added in April
The latest snapshot on US employment was a shocker: The economy added 175,000 jobs, far below expectations for 235,000 and a reversal of the trend for robust monthly gains.CNN - Top stories -
‘I don’t have a choice’: UK patients turn to medical loans for treatment costs
Boom in healthcare borrowing prompts warnings from doctors and campaignersFinancial Times - World - United Kingdom -
Europe should brace itself for Trump
Unlike in 2016, this time the former president has a coherent plan for governingFinancial Times - World - Donald Trump -
Treasury yields slip as hope for Fed rate cuts increases after latest U.S. jobs data
U.S. Treasury yields were lower, continuing a fall after Friday's April jobs report showed weaker-than-expected payrolls growth and a rise in unemployment.CNBC - Business - Federal Reserve -
Biden economic advisor on April jobs data
U.S. job growth cooled in April, according to new data by the Department of Labor. Jared Berstein, the chair of the United States Council of Economic Advisers, joins CBS News with his outlook on the new numbers.CBS News - Top stories - Joe Biden -
April Jobs Report Shows Slowing But Still Steady Hiring Pace
The Labor Department said employers added 175,000 jobs last month, a dip from March but another consecutive month that adds to the longest period of unemployment under 4 percent since the 1960s.Inc. - Business -
US economy adds 175K jobs in April, falling short of expectations
The U.S. economy added 175,000 jobs and the jobless rate ticked higher to 3.9 percent in April, according to Labor Department data released Friday. After several hotter-than-expected jobs reports, April's employment gains fell short of economists’ ...The Hill - Politics -
April jobs report misses expectations, signaling a possible slowdown
U.S. employers added 175,000 jobs in April.ABC News - Top stories -
Berkshire after Buffett: is Greg Abel up to the top job?
Canadian executive will face a daunting challenge stepping into the shoes of the celebrated business leaderFinancial Times - Business -
Weaker-Than-Expected Payrolls Push Down Dollar
The dollar fell in a week when the Fed was perceived as not too hawkish—after Chair Powell kept a rate hike off the table— and payrolls surprised to the downside, for a change.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Stock Market Rises After Jobs Report Revives Investors’ Hopes for a Rate Cut
A cooler-than-expected jobs report for April shifted the tone on Wall Street, rekindling investors’ expectations that the Federal Reserve may cut rates soon.The New York Times - Business -
Jobs Data, Tech Stocks Power Indexes to Weekly Gains
Renewed hope for interest-rate cuts fueled a rally, though shares of some companies like TD Bank fell.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Canada Dollar Weakness to Extend Into 2H on Rate Cuts, Asset Sales
The stage is set for continued Canadian dollar weakness, National Bank Financial said. Meanwhile, the U.S. dollar edged higher in afternoon trading in New York.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Judge threatens jail if Trump violates ‘hush money’ gag order
Former US president suggests he would be willing to risk incarceration after judge’s warningFinancial Times - Business - Donald Trump -
Canada Dollar to Suffer from 'Relentless Decay' in Country's Competitiveness
The Canadian dollar is in a bear market, an economist says, suffering from a ‘relentless decay’ in the country’s competitiveness. Meanwhile, the dollar rose, recovering from the losses it saw after Friday’s weak U.S. jobs data.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Chevron CEO says natural gas demand will outpace expectations on data center electricity needs
Chevron CEO Mike Wirth says natural gas will play a key role in powering data centers as renewables still face challenges supplying peak demand.CNBC - Business -
U.S. job growth totaled 175,000 in April, much less than expected, while unemployment rose to 3.9%
Markets had expected job growth of 240,000 and the unemployment rate to hold at 3.8%.CNBC - Business -
Treasury yields see biggest weekly drops in months as tepid April jobs report raises rate-cut hopes
Treasury yields finished at their lowest levels in three weeks on Friday after April’s official jobs report brought the potential for a Federal Reserve interest-rate cut back to the minds of some traders.MarketWatch - Business -
European markets rise as traders assess possible rate cuts, fresh PMI data
European markets advanced Monday as traders continued to assess the possibility of rate cuts after softer-than-expected U.S. jobs data.CNBC - Business -
How Markets Are Reacting, in Five Charts
Take a look at how various assets are performing after the release of the April jobs report: U.S. stock futures, the 10-year Treasury yield, Brent crude, gold and the U.S. dollar.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Job growth slowed as employers added a seasonally adjusted 175,000 jobs in April, and unemployment ticked up to 3.9%, marking a break from a string of data showing surprising strength in the labor market.
Job growth slowed as employers added a seasonally adjusted 175,000 jobs in April, and unemployment ticked up to 3.9%, marking a break from a string of data showing surprising strength in the labor market.The Wall Street Journal - World -
FirstFT: Apple beats expectations
Also in today’s newsletter, Apollo and Sony team up for Paramount bid and Turkey cuts trade ties with IsraelFinancial Times - World - Apple -
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Treasury Yields Fall on Weaker-Than-Expected Payrolls
Treasury yields fell, push down by weaker-than-expected payrolls.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Texas Democrat declares innocence ahead of expected indictment
Rep. Henry Cuellar (D-Texas) addressed an expected indictment following reports the Justice Department is preparing charges against him, saying he is “innocent of these allegations” and still plans to seek reelection. The Justice Department ...The Hill - Politics -
The age of the solar sail is arriving sooner than expected
A working solar sail system creates a range of possibilities for cheap planetary missions.The Hill - Politics -
Boy Is Found Dead in Texas After Being Swept Away in Floodwaters
A 4-year-old boy died on Sunday in Johnson County, Texas, after being swept away by floodwaters, the authorities said.The New York Times - Top stories -
BP shareholders expect oil group to scale back climate target
Investors believe chief executive is prepared to be flexible as demand for oil and gas continues to growFinancial Times - Business - Climate -
Disney says streaming is nearly breakeven, but shares sink 10% on soft guidance
Disney reported a loss of just $18 million in its direct-to-consumer businesses as earnings topped analyst estimates.CNBC - Business -
BP to Cut Costs as Posts Fall
BP plans to cut at least $2 billion in costs after its first-quarter profits were hit by lower prices and a U.S. refinery outage, missing market forecasts.The Wall Street Journal - Business -
Stormy Daniels expected to testify at Trump trial today
Stormy Daniels is in New York and expects to be called to the stand to testify Tuesday, according to two sources familiar with the matter.CBS News - Politics - Donald Trump -
Stormy Daniels expected to testify in Trump trial
Stormy Daniels expects to be called to testify in Donald Trump's New York criminal trial on Tuesday, sources say. The adult film star received a "hush money" payment in 2016 to buy her silence about an alleged sexual encounter with Trump. Attorney ...CBS News - Top stories - Donald Trump