There’s unease on Wall Street, especially in the market for government bonds. The September jobs report could be pivotal.
Category: United States Economy
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Why the Jobs Report Might be Pivotal for a Jittery Stock Market
There’s unease on Wall Street, especially in the market for government bonds. The September jobs report could be pivotal.
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Despite the economy’s resilience, the outlook is hard to gauge.
With chaos lurking in Washington, interest rates surging and student loan payments resuming, the recovery faces new challenges.
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Higher Rates Stoke a Growing Chorus of Deficit Concerns
A long period of higher interest rates would make the government’s large debt pile costly, a possibility that is fueling a conversation about debt sustainability.
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McCarthy’s Ouster Adds to Market Jitters
Stocks and bonds have tumbled worldwide, with the 30-year Treasury bill hitting a 16-year high. Investors are worried about the economy’s health.
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JOLTS Report Shows Job Openings Rose in August
The report from the Labor Department is the latest reading on how the economy is withstanding the escalation of interest rates.
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Inflation Measure Favored by the Fed Cooled in August
The Personal Consumption Expenditures Index climbed more slowly, after cutting out food and fuel prices for a sense of the underlying trend.
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Wall Street on Edge After Worst Month of the Year
A series of potential problems, including rising oil prices and labor strikes, have prompted a much warier mood among investors.
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IPOs, Inflation Data and More Are at Risk in a Shutdown
Important economic data could be delayed, as could regulators’ decisions on mergers and new public listings.
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A Silver Lining From the Pandemic: A Surge in Start-ups
New research suggests that big shifts in consumer and company behavior — and maybe federal stimulus dollars — have fueled entrepreneurship.