U.S. stock futures pointed higher in early trading after new data showed the labor market softening slightly and manufacturing activity remaining resilient — a combination that...
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Fed’s Goolsbee: Stable labor market means inflation remains top priority
Federal Reserve official Austan Goolsbee said a steady jobs market gives the Fed room to keep its focus on bringing inflation fully under control, signaling no...
Global Economy Shows Unexpected Staying Power Despite Mounting Pressures
The world economy has held up better than many forecasters expected, even as high interest rates, trade tensions, and geopolitical uncertainty weigh on growth. Understanding what...
Asia-Pacific Stocks Rise as Weak U.S. Jobs Data Raises Hopes of Fed Rate Cuts
Equity markets across the Asia-Pacific region opened the week on a positive note after softer-than-expected U.S. jobs data prompted investors to rethink how quickly the Federal...