A notably soft U.S. jobs report sent an unusual signal through markets: bad news for workers translated into gains for stocks, as investors concluded the Federal...
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August 18, 2026
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December Jobs Report Shows Hiring Slowdown Despite Fed Rate Cuts
U.S. hiring pulled back in December, new government data show, raising fresh questions about the strength of the labor market even as the Federal Reserve has...
December Jobs Report Shows Steady Labor Market, Complicating Fed’s Rate Path
The U.S. labor market ended 2025 on solid footing, according to the December jobs report, leaving Federal Reserve officials with a mixed picture as they weigh...
Kevin Warsh Is a Leading Contender to Lead the Fed — Here’s What He Believes
Kevin Warsh, a former Federal Reserve governor, has emerged as a top candidate to succeed Jerome Powell as Fed chair. His policy views differ in meaningful...