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July jobs report expected to show hiring slowed while unemployment rate ticked higher
Friday's labor report comes as investors have been closely watching for any signs of cooling in the labor market that could prompt the Federal Reserve to cut interest rates.
The jobs report has dashed hopes of a rate cut this summer
The June jobs report cratered the odds for a July rate cut. Stocks cheered the strong data but dimmer rate-cut views prevented bigger gains.
Keep an eye on the unemployment rate in July's jobs report
Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell repeatedly described the labor market as solid and balanced at his press conference on Wednesday after the Fed held rates at 4.25%-4.50%. Still, he acknowledged there are downside risks.
July jobs report is on deck. It's one of the keys to a future Fed interest-rate cut
Is the Federal Reserve going to cut interest rates this year? It could depend on whether hiring continue to slow and unemployment rises. The July employment report will offer a big clue to Fed officials.
Fed decision, jobs report will step out into spotlight
The widely studied and analyzed PCE inflation report inflation report, due Thursday. There's the first round of estimates of second-quarter gross domestic product, the report card on how the economy is faring.
Job cut plans spiked in July, but is it just an anomaly?
Job cut announcements rose 29% in July from the previous month, according to outplacement firm Challenger, Gray & Christmas.
July U.S. job cuts jump 29% from June: Challenger Job Cut report
U.S.-based employers announced 62,075 job cuts in July, up 29% from June and 140% from 25,885 in July 2024, outplacement firm Challenger, Gray, and Christmas said on Thursday. So far this year, companies have announced 806,
Powell’s Message Raises the Stakes for Jobs Report
Powell’s message to the markets: Given the uncertainties around Donald Trump’s tariffs and their economic impact, there’s no ...
Did the Fed cut interest rates Wednesday? No, but here's when they might
Interest rates for credit cards to mortgages have jumped since the Fed began fighting inflation in 2022. Here's where experts ...
Markets are about to kick off a huge week of earnings and macro data
Markets are bracing for a big week with Magnificent Seven earnings, fresh economic data, and a policy update from the Fed on ...
Why did the Fed delay interest rate cuts again? Expert weighs in
WASHINGTON (TNND) — The Federal Reserve refused to move on interest rates again, much to President Donald Trump's dismay.
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Jobs Report Buys the Fed Time. Here’s What Could Force Their Hand.
Employers added 147,000 jobs in June, beating expectations, and the unemployment rate ticked down to 4.1% while wage growth remained contained. Together, the data reinforce Fed Chair Jerome Powell ...
Tariff Deadline, Fed Meeting, Jobs Report, Tech Earnings: What to Watch Next Week
The Federal Reserve is slated to announce its latest interest-rate decision, and investors will closely monitor the July jobs ...
2025 Job Cuts Have Already Surpassed All Of 2024—DOGE, AI And Tariffs Are Biggest Causes
Nearly 300,000 government jobs have been cut so far this year, according to a new report, far more jobs than any other sector.
Fed holds interest rates steady. Will September bring a rate cut? Live updates
The Federal Reserve left its key interest rate unchanged at 4.25% to 4.5% and offered no clues on whether it will resume its rate cuts in September.