EconomyPolitics
U.S. Adds Just 29,000 Jobs in September, Missing Forecasts
U.S. employers added just 29,000 jobs in September, far below forecasts, as unemployment rose to 4.2%. The weak report reshapes the Fed's path.
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EconomyUnited States
U.S. Adds Just 29,000 Jobs as Labor Market Loses Steam
U.S. employers added only 29,000 jobs in September, unemployment rose to 4.2%, and wage growth hit a five-year low, casting doubt on a Fed rate hike.
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EconomyUnited States
U.S. Added Just 29,000 Jobs in September
The U.S. added only 29,000 jobs in September as unemployment rose to 4.2%, the final report before midterms, cooling odds of an October Fed hike.
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PoliticsEconomy
Trump's Boom Promise Collides With Jobs Report Reality
Strong August jobs report raises Fed rate hike odds, complicating Trump's economic narrative two months before midterm elections.
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EconomyPolitics
Trump's Boom Narrative Strains Against Economic Reality
Despite a solid August jobs report, Trump's boom narrative faces headwinds from inflation, tariffs, and affordability concerns.
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Economy
US Employers Cut 23,000 Jobs Amid Iran War Strain
US employers unexpectedly cut 23,000 jobs in July amid Iran war strain, while unemployment dipped to 4.1% as workers left the labor market.
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Economy
US Hiring Slows Sharply in June as Consumer Gloom Persists
U.S. employers added just 57,000 jobs in June, far below expectations, as consumer confidence remains historically low amid war-induced inflation.
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EconomyUnited States
US Adds Just 57,000 Jobs in June as Hiring Slows Sharply
The US economy added 57,000 jobs in June, well below expectations, as the unemployment rate ticked down to 4.2% and wage growth trailed inflation.
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EconomyPolitics
US Adds 172,000 Jobs in May as Labor Market Rebounds
The US added 172,000 jobs in May, far exceeding expectations. But strong hiring complicates the Fed's inflation fight as new Chair Kevin Warsh prepares.
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Economy
172,000 Jobs Added in May, But Young Graduates Left Behind
The U.S. added 172,000 jobs in May, beating expectations. But with underemployment at 43%, a separate crisis is unfolding for young graduates.
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EconomyJobs
US Private Sector Adds 122,000 Jobs in May, Beats Forecasts
The US private sector added 122,000 jobs in May, exceeding forecasts. ADP report shows broad-based hiring gains across industries and business sizes.
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