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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October 9, 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...
Rising Unemployment Puts Rate-Cut Pressure Back on the Fed
A softer labor market is renewing calls for the Federal Reserve to lower interest rates further. With unemployment edging higher, policymakers face a delicate balancing act...