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U.S. Labor Market Eases Steadily Despite Rise in Job Openings
The Labor Department reports the number of jobs available in May stayed steady from April, a sign that the market is stabilizing. -
The Wall Street Journal - World
New-car prices in the U.S. are on track to drop this year for the first time in more than a decade, but many buyers are stretched as higher interest rates increase financing costs.
New-car prices in the U.S. are on track to drop this year for the first time in more than a decade, but many buyers are stretched as higher interest rates increase financing costs. -
The Wall Street Journal - World
Metal Prices Mixed; Gold Slips Slightly But Base Metals Rise
Base metals prices were higher while gold futures ticked lower but broadly holding ground, supported by rising jobless claims, which weighed on investor belief in a still-hot U.S. labor market, SP Angel said. -
The Wall Street Journal - World
The WSJ Dollar Index Falls 0.2% to 100.25
The WSJ Dollar Index was down 0.2% to 100.25 — down for two consecutive trading days. -
The Wall Street Journal - World
Dollar Could Fall if Rate Cut Bets Rise
The dollar looks set to fall heading into next year as recent softer U.S. economic data could bolster market expectations for interest rate cuts by the Federal Reserve, MUFG Bank said. -
MarketWatch - Business
Open Text to cut 1,200 jobs as part of cost-saving plan
Open Text’s stock rallied Wednesday, after the enterprise-software company disclosed that it was cutting 1,200 jobs as part of a “business optimization” plan aimed at saving about $200 million a year. -
The Wall Street Journal - World
Gold Futures Near Two-week Highs on Hopes for US Rate Cuts
Gold futures rose, nearing a two-week high, amid growing investor optimism for a U.S. interest rate cut. -
MarketWatch - Business
Fed minutes show no consensus on how many months of good inflation data needed to start cutting interest rates
Several officials said that interest-rate hikes might be needed if inflation stays at its elevated level or increases further.Federal Reserve -
Financial Times - World
US sees ‘significant opening’ for Israel-Hamas hostage deal
Administration official hails ‘breakthrough’ after Joe Biden and Benjamin Netanyahu spoke on ThursdayIsrael -
CNBC - Business
Friday's jobs report expected to show slowing payroll gains as concern rises about broader economy
Economists surveyed by Dow Jones expect June to show growth of 200,000, down from the 272,000 reported for May.
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