US employers add a solid 199,000 jobs and unemployment falls, signaling a still-sturdy labor market
The nation’s employers added a solid 199,000 jobs last month and the , fresh signs that the economy could achieve an elusive “soft landing,” in which inflation would return to the Federal Reserve’s 2% target without causing a steep recession. Friday’s report from the Labor Department showed that…#federalreserves #labordepartment #christopherwaller #jeromepowell (Source: Reuters: Health)
Source: Reuters: Health - December 8, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
The Unemployment Rate Declines to 3.7% and Nonfarm Payrolls Rise by 199,000
Morning Markets The S&P 500 Index ( $SPX ) ( SPY ) is up +0.32%, the Dow Jones Industrials Index ( $DOWI ) ( DIA ) is up +0.22%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ( $IUXX ) ( QQQ ) is up +0.33%. Stocks are higher this morning, despite the...#spy #dowjonesindustrials #dia #qqq (Source: Reuters: Health)
Source: Reuters: Health - December 8, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
US Unemployment Rate to Tick Up Amid Early Signs of Recession
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Source: Reuters: Health - December 8, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Why this specialty music store had to lay off staff
Every week all across this country, thousands of American workers file for unemployment — what’s called a new or ‘first-time’ claim for jobless benefits. That means, in most cases, they got laid off from their job through no fault of their own. Last week, it was precisely 220,000, up a smidgen by…#patchwerks #seattle #tombutcher (Source: Reuters: Health)
Source: Reuters: Health - December 7, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Mortgage rates fall this week
Stocks close higher; lower rates haven’t had a big impact on housing demand; unemployment claims rise; consumer credit growth slows down. (Source: Reuters: Health)
Source: Reuters: Health - December 7, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Jobless claims inch up to 220000, layoffs still low
The numbers: The number of Americans who applied for unemployment benefits last week was barely changed at 220,000, indicating that layoffs remain extremely low even as businesses cut back on hiring. New jobless claims inched up to 220,000 from a revised 219,000 in the prior week, the government… (Source: Reuters: Health)
Source: Reuters: Health - December 7, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
U.S. weekly unemployment claims increase slightly as labour market continues to gradually slow
The number of Americans filing new claims for unemployment benefits increased less than expected last week as the labour market continues to gradually slow amid cooling demand. Initial claims for state unemployment benefits rose 1,000 to a seasonally adjusted 220,000 for the week ended Dec. 2, the…#labordepartment #loosening #federalreserve #cmegroups #fedwatchtool #goldmansachs #loucrandall #wrightsonicap #unitedautoworkers (Source: Reuters: Health)
Source: Reuters: Health - December 7, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Stocks Mixed Ahead Of Jobless Claims
Dow Jones futures fell Thursday after the Labor Department's initial unemployment claims. Meanwhile, artificial intelligence stock C3.ai (AI) took a dive after reporting mixed results. Early Thursday, first-time jobless claims for the week ended Dec. 2 rose to 220,000 vs. 218,000 in the previous…#labordepartment #c3ai #chewy #gamestop #veevasystems #nasdaq100 #invescoqqqtrust #qqq #spdr #spy (Source: Reuters: Health)
Source: Reuters: Health - December 7, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Filings for jobless claims tick up modestly, continuing claims fall
U.S. applications for jobless benefits ticked up last week, but the overall number of people in the U.S. collecting unemployment benefits fell after hitting its highest level in two years last week. Unemployment benefits claims rose by 1,000 to 220,000 for the week ending Dec. 2, the Labor…#labordepartment (Source: Reuters: Health)
Source: Reuters: Health - December 7, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Here Are 3 Favorite Stock Ideas From Deutsche Bank
Heading into the New Year, the markets are facing a confusing mix of currents. The pace of inflation is dropping, but prices remain high. Interest rates remain high, but there’s hope that the Fed will start cutting back sooner rather than later. Unemployment is low and corporate profits are up,…#deutschebank #nicoledeblase #deblase #eps #tipranks #newholland #steyr #cnh #netherlands #cnhi (Source: Reuters: Health)
Source: Reuters: Health - December 7, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
UNISON condemns the resumption of violence in Gaza and calls for an immediate ceasefire
UNISON condemns the end of the humanitarian pause between the Israeli government and Hamas and the resumption of ground operations and bombardment of Gaza by the Israeli state.
For seven days the artillery and missiles largely fell silent, allowing just a fraction of the humanitarian assistance that is so desperately needed into the strip. Since then, hundreds more Palestinian civilians have been killed and homes destroyed.
Gaza’s healthcare system is only partially functioning, due to bomb damage, the killing of almost 200 health workers, and a shortage of medical supplies, electricity and clean water.
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Source: UNISON meat hygiene - December 6, 2023 Category: Food Science Authors: Demetrios Matheou Tags: Article News international Israel Palestine working internationally Source Type: news
Washington Watch: Biden can win swing districts by cracking down on ‘corporate price gouging,’ new poll says: exclusive
Prices are stabilizing and unemployment is low, but Democrats are despairing that a booming economy hasn’t improved voters’ opinions of President Joe Biden’s performance. A number of recent polls show Republican front-runner Donald Trump leading Biden in a head-to-head matchup, while a recent…#democrats #donaldtrump #gallup #marketwatch #trump #commissioned #globalstrategygroup #tonycarrk #accountable #isabellaweber (Source: Reuters: Health)
Source: Reuters: Health - December 6, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
California EDD dropping BofA for unemployment benefits payments
The California Employment Development Department is dropping Bank of America as its partner for distributing unemployment benefits. In a news release on Friday, the EDD said it would be replacing BofA with financial provider Money Network. Just as BofA did, Money Network will issue prepaid debit…#bankofamerica #edd #moneynetwork #paidfamilyleave #californians (Source: Reuters: Health)
Source: Reuters: Health - December 6, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
See the largest companies laying off workers this season
More than a year into the Federal Reserve’s campaign to cool the economy, the United States added 150,000 jobs in October, slower but solid growth that edged the unemployment rate to 3.9%. Yet there’s been a proliferation of large-scale layoffs this year, reports the Washington Post. Some of the…#federalreserves #amazon #salesforce #google #spotify #goldmansachs #ford #hasbro #boeing #disney (Source: Reuters: Health)
Source: Reuters: Health - December 5, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Signs of a Weakening Job Market, in Five Charts
The hot labor market that underpinned a surprisingly strong economy this year is showing signs of cooling, an indication that growth could ease in 2024. The unemployment rate has edged higher this year, Americans are taking longer to find new jobs, and wage growth is slowing. New Labor Department…#newlabordepartment (Source: Reuters: Health)
Source: Reuters: Health - December 5, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
