U.S. job growth fought back in November with strong payroll gains after the poor October jobs report reflected labor disruptions due to hurricanes and union strikes.
Read More November Sees U.S. Job Growth Of 227K, Surpassing ProjectionsTag: Rate cut
Uncertainty clouds holiday shopping season after mixed forecasts from Walmart, Target
Retailers are in for a mixed holiday season this year, marked by watchful consumers keeping big spending on a tight leash and vigilantly comparing prices on their mobile phones.
Read More Uncertainty clouds holiday shopping season after mixed forecasts from Walmart, TargetTech market values jump in September on Fed rate cuts, AI optimism
The market capitalization of many tech firms surged in September, buoyed by a Federal Reserve rate cut that typically enhances future profits and cash flows for high-growth companies.
Read More Tech market values jump in September on Fed rate cuts, AI optimismReport: Inflation Rises 2.5% In August, Lowering Hopes For Big Rate Cut From Fed
Inflation rose once again in the month of August, causing stir from an outsize rate cut from the Federal Reserve when it meets next week.
Read More Report: Inflation Rises 2.5% In August, Lowering Hopes For Big Rate Cut From FedStocks hold firm as US inflation data keep rate cut hopes alive
Global stocks held steady and government bond yields retreated a touch on Wednesday after data showed U.S. consumer prices rose moderately in July.
Read More Stocks hold firm as US inflation data keep rate cut hopes aliveThe Fed has cut rates amid stock swoons before. Not this time
A sharp slowdown in the U.S. job market that touched off days of global stock-market turmoil also fueled speculation the Federal Reserve may not wait until its next scheduled meeting.
Read More The Fed has cut rates amid stock swoons before. Not this time