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Job Market Starts 2024 With a Bang

U.S. employers added 353,000 jobs in January, far exceeding forecasts, and revised figures showed last year was even stronger than previously reported.

By Lydia DePillis

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Blockbuster Jobs Report Backs Up Fed’s Patience as It Waits to Cut Rates

Given continued strength of the economy, the Federal Reserve is unlikely to feel pressure to cut interest rates at its next meeting in March.

By Jeanna Smialek

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Economists Expected a Hiring Slowdown. So Much for That.

Jobs and wage gains remain robust despite the Federal Reserve’s campaign to cool the economy, surprising policymakers and economic forecasters.

By Jeanna Smialek

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The Squeeze on British Businesses Is Not Letting Up Soon

Company insolvencies hit a three-decade high, with businesses under pressure from high debts, prices and interest rates. The Bank of England held rates steady on Thursday.

By Eshe Nelson