October 3, 2024 – 6:48 AM PDT WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The number of Americans filing new applications for unemployment benefits rose marginally…
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US consumer confidence ebbs in September on labor market fears
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.
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Jobless 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.
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Fed 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.
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Monthly 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.
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