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Fed’s Beige Book finds signs of cooling labor market across most of the country

Business
Jessica Roberts

Published: Jan. 17, 2024 at 2:22 p.m. ET There were signs that the labor market was cooling in nearly all regions of ...

Jobless claims inch up to 220,000, layoffs still low

Business
Jessica Roberts

The numbers: The number of Americans who applied for unemployment benefits last week was barely changed at 220,000, indicating that layoffs remain ...

The Magnificent Seven add more than $200 billion to their market caps

Business
Jessica Roberts

Published: Nov. 14, 2023 at 4:45 p.m. ET It was a magnificent day for the stock market Tuesday, highlighted by a strong ...

Germany’s Economy Is in a Bad Slump. Why These 6 Stocks Could Rebound.

Business
Jessica Roberts

Germany’s economy, historically the powerhouse of Europe, is going through a rough patch. Its reliance on Russian energy and trade with China ...

ADP says 113,000 private-sector jobs created in October. U.S. labor market softening?

Business
Jessica Roberts

Last Updated: Nov. 1, 2023 at 9:20 a.m. ET First Published: Nov. 1, 2023 at 8:19 a.m. ET The numbers: Businesses in ...