The latest job growth report showed that job additions in August increased but missed economists’ estimates, with the unemployment rate staying nearly the same.
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US job growth slows moderately; unemployment rate rises to 4.1%
The Labor Department’s employment report also showed the economy created 111,000 fewer jobs in April and June than previously estimated.
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Mortgage Demand Drops To 3-Month Low As Interest Rates Increase For First Time In A Month
A key measure of home-buyer applications fell to a three-month low as mortgage rates started to rise again.
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US labor market still tight; productivity falters in first quarter
The number of Americans filing new claims for unemployment benefits held steady at a low level last week.
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Report: Inflation Increased Again In March As Consumer Spending Rose
According to the latest report, inflation increased in March, with a key barometer the Federal Reserve watches closely showing that price pressures continue to increase.
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Inflation and Interest Rate Concerns Heighten as PPI and CPI Experience Increases
The Producer Price Index, which tracks wholesale-level inflation, edged up to 2.1%, marking the biggest jump since April 2023.
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