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Unemployment rise spurs fears of slowdown, yet recession signals have been wrong — so far

A surprising rise in the unemployment rate last month has rattled financial markets and set off new worries about the threat of a recession — but it could also prove to be a false alarm

The Independent UK

Stock Market Today: Dow Sinks 611 Points on Rising Recession Fears

A weak July jobs report sent stocks tumbling on worries the Fed is behind the curve on rate cuts.

Kiplinger

This accurate recession indicator is flashing red, but the ‘Sahm rule’ creator says ‘this time really could be different’

“I am not concerned that, at this moment, we are in a recession,” Claudia Sahm told Fortune, adding that “no one should be in panic mode today, though it appears some might be.”

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Dollar Falls Sharply on Soft US Economic Reports

The dollar index (DXY00 ) Friday fell by -1.17% and tumbled to a 4-1/2 month low. The dollar sank Friday on the weaker-than-expected US Jul payroll report that showed the Jul payrolls rose less than expected and the Jul unemployment rate rose to a 2-3/4 year high. Also, wage pressures...

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What's the Sahm Rule? Alarming Jobs Report Raises Recession Risk.

A key indicator has predicted every recession since 1970, and the alarm just sounded.

Reason

Senator Warren Criticizes Fed For Delayed Interest Rate Cuts

Senator Elizabeth Warren criticizes the Federal Reserve's delay in interest rate cuts, highlighting potential harm to the economy and job growth.

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Fed Considers Interest Rate Cut Due To Rising Unemployment

Chicago Federal Reserve President discusses concerns about US unemployment rate and potential interest rate cuts based on broader economic trends.

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Weak July Jobs Report Signals Steep September Rate Cut: What the Experts Are Saying

A marked slowdown in hiring and rising unemployment means the Fed might have to make steep cuts to interest rates soon.

Kiplinger

Big Banks Predict Multiple Interest Rate Cuts This Year

Big banks predict multiple rate cuts by the Federal Reserve this year following weaker job growth.

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Dividend Stocks to Climb as Investors Could Start Deploying $6 Trillion Parked in Money-Market Funds, Says BofA

Analysts see factors like potential rate cuts, ample cash reserves, and dividend payouts from mega-cap tech companies lifting dividend stock prices in the remainder of 2024.

International Business Times UK

Stock Selloff Deepens on Signs the US Economy is Losing Momentum

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) today is down -2.36%, the Dow Jones Industrials Index ($DOWI ) (DIA ) is down -1.94%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) is down -2.78%. US stocks today are plunging, with the S&P 500 falling to an 8-week low,...

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US Wage Growth Slows To Weakest Rate Since May 2021

US wage growth slows in July 2022, impacting inflation and potentially influencing Federal Reserve's decisions.

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Dollar Retreats as Weak US Jobs Report Boosts Fed Rate Cut Odds

The dollar index (DXY00 ) today is down by -1.13% and tumbled to a 4-1/2 month low. The dollar sank today on the weaker-than-expected US Jul payroll report that showed the Jul payrolls rose less than expected and the Jul unemployment rate rose to a 2-3/4 year high. Also, wage...

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2 'Strong Buy' Gold Stocks to Grab as Gold Breaks All-Time Highs

As gold futures explore new ground above $2,500 an ounce, here's a look at two mining stocks that look well-positioned to capture the upside momentum.

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US Unemployment Rate Jumps, Fed Expected To Cut Rates

US unemployment rate rise prompts expectations of a significant rate cut by the Federal Reserve in September.

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Stocks Sink on Disappointing Tech Earnings and Weak US Payrolls

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) today is down -1.52%, the Dow Jones Industrials Index ($DOWI ) (DIA ) is down -1.27%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) is down -2.13%. US stocks today are extending Thursday’s sharp losses, with the S&P 500 falling to...

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US Treasury Yields Plummet Following Jobs Report Release

US Treasury yields drop below 4%, hinting at Fed rate cuts. Borrowers and homebuyers may benefit from lower interest rates.

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Federal Reserve Likely To Cut Interest Rates In September

Learn about the likelihood of a Federal Reserve interest rate cut in September due to rising unemployment rates and a focus on supporting a stable labor ma...

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International Business Times

US Extends Hiring Cooldown While Unemployment Highest Since 2021

The US jobs market cooled much more than expected in July with the unemployment rate reaching its highest since late 2021, government data showed Friday, paving the way towards post-pandemic interest rate cuts.

StockNews.com

How Low Can Stocks Go?

Volatility is the name of the game right now. And that typically points to more downside in the short run. That begs the question, how low can the S&P 500 (SPY) go? 44 year investment pro Steve Reitmeister sets out to answer that question, along with sharing his top picks…

The Independent UK

US added just 114,000 jobs in July, unemployment rate hits 4.3% as interest rates take economic toll

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

The Guardian - UK

Fear of US recession rattles global markets as tech shares fall

Europe’s main indices all decline and Japanese equities suffer worst day since 2020 while gold hits fresh record

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US Job Market Returns To Pre-Pandemic Levels, Says Federal Reserve

US job market shows signs of recovery post-pandemic with positive outlook from Federal Reserve Chair Powell.

Fortune

Wall Street wanted a September cut—instead it got a 'baby step' and stocks are hurting

"I am skeptical that the key economic data over the next seven weeks are going to add to the FOMC’s confidence."

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US Economy Weakens As Interest Rates Stay

Stock markets declined on Thursday due to economic concerns and potential Fed rate cuts, impacting jobless claims and investor sentiment.

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