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US weekly jobless claims increase moderately, labor market remains stable
Initial claims for unemployment benefits in the U.S. rose moderately to 211,000, indicating a stable labor market amid inflation concerns.
S&P 500 and Nasdaq notch records, boosted by AI and earnings optimism
The S&P 500 and Nasdaq reached record highs driven by Nvidia and AI stocks amid strong earnings and resilient U.S. labor market data.
April jobs report shows continued strength
The US labor market added 115,000 jobs in april with unemployment steady at 4.3%, signaling economic resilience and influencing Federal Reserve policy.
Fed holds rates steady, cites elevated inflation; three dissents against ‘easing bias’
The Federal Reserve held interest rates steady, citing elevated inflation and uncertainty from global energy prices, with three dissents against easing bias.
March jobs report blows past expectations
US employers added 178,000 jobs in march, beating expectations amid energy price concerns tied to the iran conflict, signaling labor market resilience.
US labor market posts largest jobs gain in 15 months, but clouds brewing from Iran war
U.S. job growth rebounded by 178,000 in March, lowering the unemployment rate to 4.3%, despite rising risks from the conflict with Iran and economic uncertainty.
Fed leaves rates unchanged, sticks with single cut in 2026 despite higher inflation
The US Federal Reserve kept interest rates unchanged, forecasting a single rate cut in 2026 despite higher inflation driven by Middle East tensions and oil price spikes.
US private payrolls post largest increase in seven months in February
U.S. private payrolls increased by 63,000 jobs in February, the largest gain in seven months, driven by education and health services, according to ADP's report.
Virginia economy to slow in 2026, U.Va. experts forecast
Weldon Cooper forecast projects Virginia GDP slowing in 2026, unemployment rising and housing prices dipping before rebounding in 2027.
US weekly jobless claims rise slightly
US weekly jobless claims increased slightly to 212,000 for the week ending February 21, reflecting a stable labor market despite hiring hesitancy and AI-related layoffs.
U.S. job growth accelerates in January with 130,000 new positions added
U.S. employers added 130,000 jobs in January 2026, surpassing forecasts and lowering the unemployment rate to 4.3%. Healthcare and social assistance led growth.
US job growth rises in January as unemployment falls to 4.3 percent
U.S. job growth accelerated in January with nonfarm payrolls increasing by 130,000 and unemployment rate dropping to 4.3%, indicating labor market stability.
