The Bureau of Labor Statistics has suspended data collection and delayed the January employment report as a partial government shutdown cuts off its funding, echoing disruptions from last year's historic closure.
The Labor Department has postponed the release of January's highly anticipated employment report, citing the ongoing partial government shutdown. This marks the second major delay in recent months for a key economic indicator that markets and policymakers rely on.
U.S. stocks opened higher Monday, reversing earlier futures losses, as a stronger-than-expected manufacturing report boosted sentiment. The Dow Jones and Russell 2000 led the gains.
The Bureau of Labor Statistics announced Monday that the highly anticipated January employment data will not be released as scheduled this Friday, citing disruptions from a partial federal government shutdown. The report will be published only after funding is restored.
From Denny's to Outback Steakhouse, a wave of closures is sweeping through America's familiar dining landscape. Experts point to a perfect storm of inflation, shifting consumer habits, and financial pressures reshaping where we eat.
U.S. stock futures pointed to a lower open Monday as investors braced for a flood of corporate earnings and crucial labor market reports that could sway Federal Reserve policy expectations.
Initial unemployment filings in Missouri fell by nearly 25% last week, outpacing a modest national decline and contrasting with volatile swings in other states.
Initial unemployment filings in Washington fell slightly last week, even as national figures held steady and other states experienced sharp swings, according to the latest federal data.
Initial unemployment filings in Missouri fell by nearly 25% last week, a significant improvement that contrasts with mixed results seen in other states across the nation.
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Weekly unemployment filings in New York state rose last week, contrasting with a slight national decline and highlighting regional economic disparities.
U.S. equity markets slipped Thursday as Treasury yields climbed following President Trump's announcement that he will nominate former Fed Governor Kevin Warsh as the next central bank chair. The move, seen as potentially less dovish, overshadowed positive economic data and corporate earnings.
The U.S. dollar rallied sharply while gold and silver prices plunged following President Trump's nomination of former Fed Governor Kevin Warsh as the next Federal Reserve Chair. The move, coupled with stronger-than-expected U.S. economic data, signals a potential hawkish shift in monetary policy.
New unemployment filings in Wisconsin edged higher last week, contrasting with a slight national decline and highlighting regional economic disparities as labor market signals remain mixed.
New unemployment filings in Wisconsin edged higher last week, diverging from a slight national decline and highlighting ongoing labor market fluctuations across states.
Initial unemployment filings in Illinois fell last week, reflecting a modest improvement in local labor market conditions even as national numbers held steady.
President Donald Trump has nominated Kevin Warsh, a former Federal Reserve governor known for his hawkish views and nuanced stance on Bitcoin, to chair the central bank. The move sets the stage for a contentious Senate confirmation battle and could herald a significant shift in U.S. monetary policy.
New unemployment filings in Maryland fell significantly last week, offering a spot of positive news for the state's labor market as national claims also edged lower.
Initial unemployment filings in Virginia rose by over 27% last week, contrasting with a slight national decline and highlighting regional economic disparities.
Historical data reveals a counterintuitive trend: periods of extreme pessimism in consumer sentiment have often preceded strong stock market gains, aligning with Warren Buffett's famed contrarian advice.
