U.S. stock indexes fell after a stronger-than-expected jobs report dimmed hopes for near-term Federal Reserve interest rate cuts. Solid labor market data is good news for...
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August 18, 2026
August 18, 2026
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U.S. Economy Added 178,000 Jobs in March; Unemployment Holds at 4.3%
The U.S. labor market remained broadly stable in March, with employers adding 178,000 jobs and the unemployment rate holding near recent levels at 4.3%. The report...
Dow Reaches Record High After Soft Jobs Data Ease Rate Worries; Chip Stocks Drag on Broader Indexes
The Dow Jones Industrial Average closed at a record high after a weaker-than-expected jobs report cooled fears that the Federal Reserve might raise interest rates further....
U.S. Stock Futures Rise After Latest Jobs Report
U.S. stock futures moved higher after the release of a new jobs report, signaling that investors viewed the labor market data as broadly positive for the...