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Report: U.S. Job Market Weakens In June
The economy grew by 206,000 jobs in June, but unemployment was above 4% in the same month, according to the Labor Department said on Friday.
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Target lowering prices on 5,000 items in bid to lure more shoppers
Still-high food prices and borrowing costs have made cash-crunched customers more conscious of their spending on pricey items and look for cheaper products in stores and online.
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Fed to hold rates steady as inflation dims hopes for policy easing
The Fed is almost certain to hold its benchmark overnight interest rate steady, with investors placing nearly a 100% probability on that outcome.
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Dow leads Wall St higher in lean trading week
Wall Street’s main stock indexes ticked higher, with the blue-chip Dow leading gains in thin trading ahead of crucial economic data.
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US weekly jobless claims fall slightly more than expected
The number of Americans filing new claims for unemployment benefits fell slightly more than expected last week.
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Fed says more ‘confidence’ needed on inflation front before rate cuts can start
The Federal Reserve left interest rates unchanged on Wednesday but took a major step towards lowering them in coming months.
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US job growth accelerates in December; wage gains solid
U.S. employers hired more workers than expected in December while raising wages at a solid clip.
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Tesla joins GM, Ford in slowing EV factory ramp as demand fears spread
Tesla joined General Motors and Ford in being cautious about expanding electric vehicle production capacity.