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U.S. job creation roared higher in September as payrolls surged by...
The U.S. economy added far more jobs than expected in September, pointing to a vital employment picture as the unemployment rate edged lower,...
Here’s everything to expect when the September jobs report is released...
Attendees at the Albany Job Fair in Latham, New York, US, on Wednesday, Oct. 2, 2024. Angus Mordant | Bloomberg | Getty ImagesSeptember's jobs...
Private payrolls show better-than-expected growth of 143,000 in September, ADP says
Private sector hiring picked up in September, indicating the labor market is holding its ground despite some signs of weakness, payrolls processing firm...
Saudi Arabia slashes growth forecasts, sees wider budget deficits
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.Xavierarnau | E+ | Getty ImagesSaudi Arabia cut its growth forecasts and raised its budget deficit estimates for the fiscal years...
Powell indicates further rate cuts, but insists the Fed is ‘not...
US Federal Reserve chairman Jerome Powell holds a press conference in Washington, DC, on September 18, 2024.Mandel Ngan | AFP | Getty ImagesFederal...
Key Fed inflation gauge at 2.2% in August, lower than expected
Inflation moved closer to the Federal Reserve's target in August, easing the way for future interest rate cuts, the Commerce Department reported Friday.The...
Southwest Airlines raises summer revenue forecast, authorizes $2.5 billion in share...
DALLAS — Southwest Airlines raised its third-quarter revenue forecast on Thursday, announced its board authorized $2.5 billion in share buybacks and detailed a...
September consumer confidence falls the most in three years
Consumers' view on the economy tumbled in September, falling by the largest level in more than three years as fears grew about jobs...
Boeing sweetens labor proposal in ‘best and final’ offer as strike...
Striking Boeing workers hold rally at the Boeing Portland Facility on September 19, 2024, in Portland, Oregon. Jordan Gale | AFP | Getty ImagesBoeing...
Southwest Airlines tells staff ‘difficult decisions’ ahead in push to boost...
A Southwest Airlines plane takes off from Hollywood Burbank Airport on July 25, 2024 in Burbank, California. Mario Tama | Getty ImagesSouthwest Airlines has...