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US stocks tick higher and yields leap as Wall Street sees little chance for a July rate cut (UPDATED)
Jul 3, 2025

US stocks tick higher and yields leap as Wall Street sees little chance for a July rate cut (UPDATED)

THIS IS A BREAKING NEWS UPDATE. AP’s earlier story follows below. NEW YORK (AP) — U.S. stocks are climbing further into record heights on Thursday after a report showed the U.S. job market looks stronger than Wall Street expected. The S&P 500 was up 0.8% in midday trading and on track to set an all-time high for the fourth […]

The US labor market continues to surprise and the unemployment rate, against the odds, is falling
Jul 3, 2025

The US labor market continues to surprise and the unemployment rate, against the odds, is falling

U.S. employers added 147,000 jobs in June as the American labor market continues to show surprising resilience despite uncertainty over President Donald Trump‘s economic policies. The unemployment rate ticked down to 4.1% from 4.2% in May, the Labor Department said Thursday. Hiring rose modestly from a revised 144,000 in May and beat economists expectations of fewer […]

Wall Street gains ground following a solid jobs report
Jun 6, 2025

Wall Street gains ground following a solid jobs report

NEW YORK (AP) — Stocks rose on Wall Street Friday following a better-than-expected report on the U.S. job market. The S&P 500 index rose 0.9% in afternoon trading. The benchmark index remains on track to notch a second consecutive winning week. The Dow Jones Industrial Average added 344 points, or 0.8% as of 1:22 p.m. […]

U.S. adds 139K jobs amid trade war uncertainty
Jun 6, 2025

U.S. adds 139K jobs amid trade war uncertainty

U.S. employers added 139K jobs as hiring slowed. Trump’s trade policies stir economic fears, though recession signals remain unclear.

Wall Street drifts closer to its record ahead of Friday’s jobs report
Jun 5, 2025

Wall Street drifts closer to its record ahead of Friday’s jobs report

U.S. stocks edged higher after Trump said trade talks with China will resume, signaling easing tensions. Markets await key jobs report Friday.

Wall Street rises as most financial markets worldwide hold steady
Jun 3, 2025

Wall Street rises as most financial markets worldwide hold steady

U.S. stock futures dip ahead of jobs data; Constellation Energy jumps 14% on Meta nuclear power deal amid AI-driven energy demand.

U.S. adds 177K jobs despite trade war, hiring slows
May 2, 2025

U.S. adds 177K jobs despite trade war, hiring slows

U.S. employers added 177,000 jobs in April, beating expectations. Labor market remains resilient despite trade wars, tariffs, and federal job cuts.

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