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Jobless claims drop for fifth straight week to lowest level since April. It’s a ‘no-hire, no-fire story,’ economist says.
Continuing claims were at the highest level since November 2021, a sign that workers are having trouble finding new positions ...
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Dollar Climbs on Signs the US Economy Is Holding Up
The dollar index (DXY00) today is up +0.35% at a 3.5-week high. Signs of strength in the US economy may keep the Fed from ...
US retail sales growth, steady job market bolster Fed's rate-cut delay
U.S. retail sales rebounded more than expected in June, suggesting a modest improvement in economic activity and giving the Federal Reserve cover to delay cutting interest rates while it gauges the ...
Gold slips as strong US data supports Fed hold
US data beats estimates, reinforcing Fed's steady policy stance ahead of the July meeting.
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Solid US Economic News Lifts the Dollar
The dollar index (DXY00) on Thursday rose by +0.29% and posted a 3.5-week high. Signs of strength in the US economy may keep the Fed from cutting interest rates and are supportive of the dollar.
US retail sales beat expectations; labor market stable
U.S. retail sales rebounded more than expected in June, suggesting the economy was regaining momentum and giving the Federal ...
London close: Stocks higher after US, UK jobless data
London stocks ended higher on Thursday, buoyed by growing investor expectations of a Bank of England rate cut next month ...
US Dollar Index (DXY) approaches multi-week highs at 98.44 in risk-off markets
The Dollar appreciates due to risk aversion amid global trade uncertainty. Speculation about Fed Chairman Powell’s resignation is supporting the US Dollar so far. Later today, US Jobless Claims and ...
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Jobless Claims Steady, Earnings Season Kicks Off with Delta Beat
Pre-market futures are flat this morning, again without much direction from outside influences. We’ve passed the 90-day tariff “deadline” with no ramifications; in fact, major indexes were up across ...
Fewer Americans file for jobless benefits last week as layoffs remain at historically healthy levels
WASHINGTON (AP) — The number of Americans filing for unemployment benefits fell last week to the lowest level in three months ...