The Latest Breaking News from Unemployment

US unemployment rate rises to 4.3% in July, highest since October 2021, signaling a cooling trend in the labor market.

US labor market slowdown and rising unemployment rates raise concerns about economic growth and potential recession.

The July jobs report confirmed fears that the economy could be in for a sharp slowdown. Markets expect faster Fed rate cuts, but the S&P 500 fell.

U.S. hiring decelerated sharply last month in the face of high interest rates as employers added a weak 114,000 jobs

Economists predict 175,000 job gains in July report with steady 4.1% unemployment rate. Fed unlikely to cut rates until September.

The dollar index (DXY00 ) Thursday rose by +0.29%. The dollar on Thursday recovered from a 3-week low and posted moderate gains on weakness in the euro and British pound. The euro fell to a 4-week low on dovish ECB comments, and the British pound fell to a 3-1/2 week...

The dollar index (DXY00 ) today is up by +0.13%. The dollar today recovered from a 3-week low and is moderately higher on weakness in the euro and British pound. The euro fell to a 4-week low on dovish ECB comments, and the British pound fell to a 3-1/2 week...

Learn about the recent increase in US unemployment claims and its implications on the economy.

The number of Americans filing for unemployment benefits jumped to its highest level in a year last week, even as the labor market remains broadly healthy

September S&P 500 E-Mini futures (ESU24) are up +0.98%, and September Nasdaq 100 E-Mini futures (NQU24) are up +1.57% this morning as expectations mounted that Fed Chair Jerome Powell might signal a potential rate cut for September, while investors also awaited a fresh batch of U.S. economic data and an…

Youth-led protests in Africa demand economic reforms, accountability for corruption, and governance improvements, sparking concerns of potential unrest spr...