February Jobs Report Shows Modest Gains
The February jobs report released on Friday showed slightly higher job gains and a rise in the unemployment rate to 4.1%, adding to investor concerns about the U.S. labor market and broader
US Job Growth Falls Short in October Amid Strikes, Storms
In October, the US labor market displayed signs of fatigue, adding just 12,000 jobs—an alarming drop from the projected 100,000 and a significant deceleration from September’s 223,000 jobs. The subdued hiring pace
US Indexes Rise on November Jobs Report and Fed Cut Bets
U.S. markets climbed on Friday as traders digested resilient jobs data and grew more confident in the likelihood of another Federal Reserve rate cut. All three major indexes opened in the green,
Eurozone Inflation Eases, ECB Rate Cut Likely
March data fuels speculation of April policy shift Eurozone inflation slowed for the second consecutive month in March, coming in at 2.2%, down from 2.3% in February and reinforcing expectations that the
U.S. Job Openings Drop to 7.6M, Lowest Since September
Job openings in the U.S. fell sharply in December while hiring, voluntary quits, and layoffs remained steady, according to the Labor Department’s Job Openings and Labor Turnover Survey (JOLTS) released Tuesday. Key
U.S. Economy Grows 3.1% in Q3, Ending 2024 on a Strong Note
The U.S. economy expanded at a robust annual rate of 3.1% in the third quarter of 2024, driven by resilient consumer spending and a surge in exports, according to an upgraded estimate
U.S. November Job Growth and Fed Rate Cuts Outlook
The U.S. labor market rebounded strongly in November, adding 227,000 jobs despite disruptions from hurricanes and strikes in prior months. However, a slight uptick in the unemployment rate to 4.2% suggests easing
Earnings and Economic Data in Focus Ahead of Fed’s Interest Rate Decision
As investors gear up for a wave of earnings reports and critical economic data, all eyes are on how these indicators will shape the Federal Reserve’s upcoming interest rate decision. Eric Wallerstein,
