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US Bureau of Labor Statistics to release August jobs report Friday
Economists and market participants await the August Employment Situation report to gauge the health of the US labor market and potential Federal Reserve policy.
Wall Street ends down as US-Iran peace optimism fades
US equities retreated from record highs Tuesday as fading peace optimism regarding Iran sparked oil price volatility and weighed on major indexes.
US economy unexpectedly sheds 23,000 jobs in July
Nonfarm payrolls dropped for the first time in five months, defying market expectations and fueling debate over the Federal Reserve's monetary policy.
Gold falls as firm dollar, Treasury yields weigh ahead of Fed decision
Spot gold faces downward pressure as the Federal Reserve votes 9-3 to hold interest rates amid escalating tensions in the Middle East.
Brent crude oil hits $100 per barrel amid Middle East fighting
Brent crude hit its highest price since May as Red Sea attacks threaten global oil flows, triggering Wall Street declines and draining U.S. strategic reserves.
Wall Street ends lower as chip weakness offsets solid earnings, economic data
Major U.S. stock indexes declined on Thursday as a steep decline in semiconductor stocks overwhelmed positive economic indicators.
US economy added jobs at a slower pace than expected in June
June payroll growth fell significantly short of expectations, signaling a cautious business outlook despite a slight dip in the unemployment rate.
US dollar on track for biggest monthly gain in nearly a year
The US dollar is on track for a 2.5% gain for June as investors react to rising inflationary pressures and expected interest rate hikes.