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Jobs, GDP and more: This week told us a lot about the U.S. economy
Fewer jobs, growing GDP and continued uncertainty about tariffs. Here's how a busy week of economic news might lead to lower ...
It’s Trump’s economy now. The latest financial numbers offer some warning signs
— Net hiring has plummeted over the last three months with job gains of just 73,000 in July, 14,000 in June and 19,000 in May ...
Dark clouds emerge for Trump on economy
Dark clouds formed over President Trump’s economy Friday after the July jobs report showed the labor market only gaining ...
US job growth cooled in July amid growing economic uncertainty
The Labor Department released its jobs report for July which showed the U.S. economy added 73,000 jobs last month, amid uncertainty around trade and monetary policy.
Biggest Job Revisions Since 2020 Expose Pitfall of Economic Data
The latest employment report showed the steepest downward revisions to US jobs growth since the pandemic, offering a ...
Big Downward Jobs Revisions Could Be a Warning Sign for the Economy
Employers added far fewer jobs in May and June than previously reported. Such downgrades have historically meant trouble for ...
Economy likely created 115,000 jobs in July as labor market loses momentum
When the Labor Department puts out its July employment report Friday, it’s expected to show that companies, government ...
Economy added just 73,000 jobs in July: The key facts and figures
The headline The economy added 73,000 jobs in July, and the unemployment rate rose a tenth of a percentage point to 4.2%, the Bureau of Labor Statistics reported Friday. Investors had expected roughly ...
Confused about the economy? You’re not alone
If news about inflation, trade, the Federal Reserve and jobs has you confused and you’re not sure what to make of the US economy, don’t worry: You’re in good company.