12 stories tagged #Bureau of Labor Statistics

  1. Hidden Labor Slack Grows as May Payrolls Beat Expectations
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    Hidden Labor Slack Grows as May Payrolls Beat Expectations

    Six point two million Americans want work but are not looking, complicating the Federal Reserve's rate cut outlook despite strong May payroll growth.

    last wk. 1 min read
  2. U.S. Adds 172,000 Jobs in May, Double Forecasts; Fed Holds Steady
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    U.S. Adds 172,000 Jobs in May, Double Forecasts; Fed Holds Steady

    The U.S. added 172,000 jobs in May, far exceeding expectations. The Fed held rates at 3.5%-3.75%, signaling no cuts in sight.

    2w ago 1 min read
  3. S&P 500 Loses $1.8 Trillion in Worst Day for Markets
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    S&P 500 Loses $1.8 Trillion in Worst Day for Markets

    Nasdaq posts record point drop as strong jobs data kills hopes for rate cuts. Tech and crypto stocks take massive hits.

    2w ago 2 min read
  4. S&P 500 Plunges 2.6%, NASDAQ 100 Crashes 4.8% After Hot Jobs Report
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    S&P 500 Plunges 2.6%, NASDAQ 100 Crashes 4.8% After Hot Jobs Report

    Wall Street suffers worst day in months as strong jobs data douses rate-cut hopes, hammering tech stocks and Bitcoin.

    2w ago 1 min read
  5. US Jobs Report Expected to Show Steady Growth, Stable Unemployment
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    US Jobs Report Expected to Show Steady Growth, Stable Unemployment

    May 2026 Employment Situation report likely to reflect continued labor market resilience, with key data points for the Fed and traders.

    3w ago 1 min read
  6. US CPI Jumps 0.6% in April, Fueling Inflation Concerns
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    US CPI Jumps 0.6% in April, Fueling Inflation Concerns

    April inflation surged 0.6%, exceeding forecasts, with energy prices driving over 40% of the increase.

    last mo. 1 min read
  7. Consumer Prices Rise Again in April as War in Iran Drives Gas Costs
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    Consumer Prices Rise Again in April as War in Iran Drives Gas Costs

    Consumer prices rose 0.6% in April, driven by surging gas prices linked to the Iran war, hitting a 3.8% annual increase.

    last mo. 1 min read
  8. U.S. Adds 115K Jobs in April, Topping Forecasts
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    U.S. Adds 115K Jobs in April, Topping Forecasts

    Job growth beat expectations by nearly double, while the Fed prepares for a new chairman.

    last mo. 1 min read