United States Economy – Page 151

Stocks Drop as Jobs Report Shakes Market

A weaker-than-expected jobs report added to investors’ worries about the economy. Stocks fell sharply, and Treasury yields declined in expectation of a Federal Reserve rate cut.

By Danielle Kaye

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Global Markets Tumble Amid Fears of a U.S. Hard Landing

Investors are focusing on slowing U.S. economic growth as calls for the Fed to cut interest rates grow louder.

By Andrew Ross Sorkin Ravi Mattu Bernhard Warner Sarah Kessler

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Fed Will Scour Jobs Report for Signs of Weakness

Central bankers are preparing to cut interest rates, and are warily monitoring job data as they consider when and how much to lower them.

By Jeanna Smialek

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July Jobs Report: What to Know

Job gains are lately being driven by the government, health care and assistance sectors, potentially masking broadly weaker hiring.

By Sydney Ember