The U.S. economy added 115,000 jobs in April, a softer-than-expected gain that signals the labor market may be cooling. The unemployment rate held steady at 4.3...
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August 18, 2026
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Stocks Hit New Records as Strong Jobs Data and Chip Surge Lift Markets
U.S. stocks climbed to fresh record highs after a solid jobs report and a sharp rally in semiconductor shares combined to drive broad market gains. American...
Jobs Market Holds Firm, but Stubborn Inflation Keeps Pressure on the Fed
The latest labor market data showed the U.S. economy continues to add jobs at a healthy pace, but persistently elevated inflation is complicating the outlook for...
Weak Jobs Report Adds Pressure on Fed to Lower Rates
A softer-than-expected U.S. jobs report is fueling expectations that the Federal Reserve may need to cut interest rates sooner rather than later. The data suggests the...