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Fed close to pulling off the elusive economic soft landing in 2024 after great September jobs report
A hiring sign is posted on the exterior of Urban Outfitters at the Tysons Corner Center mall on August 22,…
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U.S. job creation totaled 254,000 in September, much better than expected
The U.S. economy added far more jobs than expected in September, pointing to a vital employment picture as the unemployment…
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Here’s everything to expect when the September jobs report is released Friday
Attendees at the Albany Job Fair in Latham, New York, US, on Wednesday, Oct. 2, 2024. Angus Mordant | Bloomberg…
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U.S. bans Chinese firms in Uyghur region as Beijing fights forced labor claims
U.S. Department of Homeland Security emblem. Gwengoat | Istock | Getty Images The U.S. has added two new Chinese companies…
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The East and Gulf coast ports strike could be a no-win situation for the Biden administration
Mario Tama | Getty Images News | Getty Images President Joe Biden and his administration are sticking to their position…
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Private payrolls show better-than-expected growth of 143,000 in September, ADP says
A “Join Our Team” sign during the New York Public Library’s annual Bronx Job Fair & Expo at the Bronx…
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As Netanyahu vows Iran payback, markets watch for dangers of further escalation
Israel’s Iron Dome anti-missile system intercepts rockets, as seen from Ashkelon, Israel, October 1, 2024 Amir Cohen | Reuters Israel’s…
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Port strike could reignite inflation, with larger economic impact dependent on how long it lasts
Port of Miami dockworkers strike near the port entrance and demand a new labor contract, on October 1, 2024 in…
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Port strike fallout: Blockbuster weight-loss drug supply from Wegovy to Ozempic, Mounjaro, Zepbound caught up in East Coast trade shutdown
An Eli Lilly & Co. Zepbound injection pen, March 28, 2024. Bloomberg | Bloomberg | Getty Images As a port…
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Saudi Arabia slashes growth forecasts, sees wider budget deficits
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Xavierarnau | E+ | Getty Images Saudi Arabia cut its growth forecasts and raised its budget deficit…
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