U.S. consumer confidence unexpectedly fell in September amid mounting worries over the health of the labor market.
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Wall St subdued as investors await Fed decision with bated breath
Wall Street’s main indexes were flat as investors stepped onto the sidelines ahead of the Federal Reserve’s highly anticipated first interest rate cut in more than four years.
Read More Wall St subdued as investors await Fed decision with bated breathJobless Claims Decrease More Than Estimated To Calm Recession Fears For Now
The number of Americans filing new applications for unemployment benefits fell more than expected last week, somewhat easing fears of an unraveling labor market.
Read More Jobless Claims Decrease More Than Estimated To Calm Recession Fears For NowFed likely to hold rates steady one last time as inflation fight finale unfolds
The Federal Reserve is expected to open the door to interest rate cuts as soon as September by acknowledging inflation has edged nearer to the U.S. central bank’s 2% target.
Read More Fed likely to hold rates steady one last time as inflation fight finale unfoldsMonthly US consumer prices post first drop in four years as inflation subsides
U.S. consumer prices fell for the first time in four years in June amid cheaper gasoline and moderating rents.
Read More Monthly US consumer prices post first drop in four years as inflation subsidesReport: U.S. Job Market Weakens In June
The economy grew via the addition of 206,000 jobs in June, but unemployment was still above 4% in the same month, according to the Labor Department on Friday.
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