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channel4.comfinance14 days ago
President Trump Says Fed Should Not Raise Rates After Strong Jobs Report
President Trump stated that the Federal Reserve would be wrong to raise interest rates following a May jobs report that exceeded forecasts. His comments came ahead of nominee Kevin Warsh chairing his first policy meeting on June 16-17.
Washington Examinerpolitics16 days ago
President Holds Private Meetings Then Answers Reporters on Multiple Issues
The president conducted private events and meetings early in the week before holding a 38-minute news conference on Wednesday. The session covered an executive order, Iran negotiations, and other topics. Job growth continued in May.
indiatoday.intoday.infinance16 days ago
Gold and Silver Prices Fall to Two-Month Lows on Jobs Data
Strong U.S. employment figures and expectations that the Federal Reserve will hold or increase interest rates this year drove gold and silver prices lower on Friday.
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ibtimes.co.ukfinance18 days ago
U.S. Job Openings Rise 731,000 in April to 7.6 Million
The Bureau of Labor Statistics reported a sharp increase in available positions for April. Hiring declined while layoffs and quits also fell.
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rnz.co.nzbusiness35 days ago
UK Job Adverts Fell 7.7 Percent in April to 711,733
New job postings in the United Kingdom dropped 7.7 percent in April from the previous month. Demand rose for nannies, au pairs, sales executives, and delivery drivers while postings for pilots, air traffic controllers, travel agents, and train drivers declined most sharply.
nationalpost.comfinance38 days ago
U.S. Initial Jobless Claims at 211,000 in Week Ended May 9
Initial claims exceeded forecasts of 205K while continuing claims increased to 1.782 million. The Labor Department also released revisions to the prior week's data for both series.
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U.S. Retailers Add 22,000 Jobs in April; South Korea Adds 74,000
Retailers in the United States added nearly 22,000 jobs in April, accounting for about one-fifth of total job growth as consumer spending remained resilient despite economic uncertainty. South Korea added 74,000 jobs in the same month, the lowest increase in 16 months. Consumer s…
The Sydney Morning Heraldfinance42 days ago
US Stocks Rise to Records on Strong Jobs Data as ASX Set to Fall
Wall Street climbed to all-time highs after a report showed US employers added far more jobs than expected last month. The S&P 500 and Nasdaq both set records while the Australian sharemarket is set to open lower. Oil prices rose after US forces disabled two Iranian tankers in th…
rte.iepolitics43 days ago
US Adds 115,000 Jobs in April With Unemployment at 4.3%
The Labor Department reported that the United States added 115,000 jobs in April while the unemployment rate held steady at 4.3%. Job growth has accelerated since the start of the year compared with all of 2025. Officials described the economy as resilient despite policy uncertai…
ndtv.comworld44 days ago
Intel Shares Rise 13% on Report of Apple Chip Deal
Intel stock hit its fourth straight intraday record high Friday after the Wall Street Journal reported that the company reached a preliminary agreement to supply chips for some Apple devices. The gains contributed to a broader rally in semiconductor stocks as the Nasdaq Composite…
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shrm.orgfinance44 days ago
U.S. Employers Add 115,000 Jobs in April; Prior Months Revised Lower
The Labor Department reported nonfarm payrolls rose 115,000 in April 2026, exceeding forecasts, even as the Iran war disrupted global oil supplies and pushed gasoline prices above $4.50 a gallon. Revisions showed stronger March gains but a deeper February decline. Economists and…
techjuice.pkworld48 days ago
63% of U.S. Job-Seekers Encounter AI Interviews, Up 13% in Six Months
A Greenhouse report shows 63% of U.S. job-seekers have been interviewed by AI, up 13% from six months ago, amid concerns over trust and equity in hiring. Some candidates withdraw due to AI involvement, while separate data highlights growth in AI-skilled jobs and falling jobless c…
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dallasfed.orgfinance50 days ago
U.S. IT Employment Drops to 2.8 Million, Lowest Since 2020
U.S. IT employment has dropped below 2.8 million, marking the lowest level since 2020. Over 300,000 jobs have been lost since 2022. The decline mirrors the scale seen during the 2008 financial crisis.
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AI Use Among US Employees Rises to 50% in Q1 2026, Gallup Survey Finds
A Gallup survey reported that 50% of employed American adults used AI in their roles at least a few times in the first quarter of 2026. This figure increased from 46% in the fourth quarter of 2025. The percentage has more than doubled over the past three years.
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yahoo.comfinance77 days ago
U.S. Stock Futures Decline as Oil Prices Rise Amid U.S.-Iran Tensions
U.S. stock futures fell on Sunday after a strong weekly performance on Wall Street. Oil prices increased following a warning from President Donald Trump about potential strikes on Iran. Investors await reactions to the March jobs report in the upcoming trading session.