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Stock market today: Indexes mixed as investors assess labor data ahead of Friday payroll report
Indexes were mixed on Thursday amid fresh labor data ahead of Friday's August nonfarm payroll repor…
Kelly Cloonan
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The Fed will go bigger with rate cuts than markets think, Citi economist says
The Fed could cut 125 basis points by the end of the year if the labor market continues to cool, Ci…
Kelly Cloonan
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The possibility of stagflation hitting the US economy isn't off the table, JPMorgan chief Jamie Dimon says
JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon said the worst outcome for the US economy is stagflation, and it isn…
Kelly Cloonan
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The US will enter a mild recession as the economy deflates after its boost from unproductive stimulus cash, former Commerce Secretary says
Most of the stimulus cash deployed during the pandemic was "unproductive," which fueled inflation, …
Jennifer Sor
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Delinquent debt is piling up. Here's why it's not a reason to worry about the US consumer, according to BofA CEO Brian Moynihan.
More credit card debt and car loans transitioned into late payment status last quarter, per the New…
Jennifer Sor
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Fed rate cuts are coming too late to fend off a US recession, research firm says
Even if the Fed cuts in September, history shows that recessions can still occur during easing cycl…
Filip De Mott
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Stock market today: Indexes dip after Meta earnings and new labor-market data
The losses come despite strong Meta earnings as investors focus on weekly jobless claims data that …
Kelly Cloonan
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The US economy will start losing jobs by the end of this year, top economist says
The unemployment rate is on track to surpass 5% by the end of the year, according to top economist …
Jennifer Sor
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Why Gen Z college graduates are having a harder time finding jobs in a strong labor market
Recent college graduates are struggling to find work. Some could come to question the value of thei…
Jacob Zinkula,Andy Kiersz
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The US could enter a recession if the Fed doesn't cut rates, strategists say
The US unemployment rate rose to 4.3% in July from 4.1% in June, according to the Bureau of Labor S…
Huileng Tan
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America is missing a golden opportunity to boost the job market
Raising the minimum wage could be a win-win-win for the economy, workers, and even businesses. So w…
Emily Stewart
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Why you shouldn't worry about the job market and a recession just yet
The jobless rate is rising, but that doesn't mean the US is destined for mass unemployment and a re…
Jacob Zinkula
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The stock market is entering a prolonged period of chaos — and that's a good thing
Wall Street is worried about a recession, which means investors are paying closer attention to what…
Linette Lopez
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Immigration has helped the hot US economy and labor market, but there's a risk of oversupply, Fitch says
The surge of immigration into the US is supporting the blowout jobs market, but eventually that cou…
Filip De Mott
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America just got a nasty wakeup call about the job market
Hang on to your job — America may be headed for a wave of layoffs.
Emily Stewart
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Stock market today: Stocks snap the 9-day rally as investors gear up for key labor report
The S&P 500 failed to extend its rally to a ninth day. Investors are adrift while they wait for new…
Filip De Mott
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Why Americans' confidence in finding a new job is tanking even as the labor market is humming along
Americans are the most pessimistic they've been in years about their chances of finding a new job i…
Jacob Zinkula,Madison Hoff
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Undocumented immigrants are boosting the labor market and helping the US avoid recession, experts say
An influx of undocumented immigrants has allowed employment growth to remain strong while inflation…
Aruni Soni
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Why one firm is skeptical about the blockbuster September jobs report — and is still expecting another jumbo rate cut
Pantheon Economics cited a "red flag" in September's jobs market data, and expects that the Fed to …
Filip De Mott
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The blockbuster jobs report just gave Kamala Harris a boost where she needs it most
The booming jobs market in September could give former President Donald Trump one less thing to att…