The U.S. labor market added just 64,000 jobs in November, a modest gain that signals a hiring slowdown stretching back to spring. The unemployment rate held...
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October 9, 2026
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Strong Jobs Report Sends Rate Fears Higher, Dragging S&P 500 and Dow Lower
A stronger-than-expected U.S. jobs report rattled broad stock markets, reviving fears that the Federal Reserve may need to keep interest rates higher for longer. The S&P...
Consumer Confidence Slips as Americans Worry More About Jobs and Finances, NY Fed Survey Shows
U.S. consumers are growing more anxious about their financial situation and job security, according to a new survey from the Federal Reserve Bank of New York....
U.S. Economy Keeps Defying Expectations — Here’s Why
The U.S. economy has continued to grow at a solid pace even as interest rates remain elevated and government debt climbs. Understanding the forces behind that...