The U. S. economy is under the spotlight as investors wait for important jobs data. Treasury yields saw a slight rise on Thursday, showing that people are paying close attention to what's happening in the job market and around the world. Treasury yields, which measure the return on government debt,
The last jobs report of 2025 is out, and it's a mixed bag. Economists had different ideas about what to expect. Some thought 55, 000 jobs were added in December, which is a bit less than the 64, 000 jobs added in November. But others believed the holiday season could have pushed the number up to 105
The September jobs report, delayed by the government shutdown, is now out. It's a big deal for the Federal Reserve as they decide on interest rates. The shutdown, the longest ever, held up many important reports. Some won't even come out until after the Fed's decision. The Fed has other data to loo
The US jobs report for September is finally out after a long delay. This report is important because it gives us a look at how the job market has been doing lately. The delay was because of the government shutdown, which held up a lot of economic data. The report might not be as fresh as usual beca
This week, global bond markets have been in a tailspin. The cause? A wave of new government debt hitting the market. Investors are fretting about just how much money governments are borrowing. For instance, the U. S. alone raised $119 billion by selling bonds that mature in three, ten, and thirty ye
Asia's stock markets were mostly on the rise on Monday, buoyed by China's leaders convening for a significant economic conference. This meeting is expected to bring fresh support for the world's second-largest economy, sparking a positive vibe among investors. The OPEC+ nations also announced they w
Economists are eagerly awaiting the October jobs report, but they're not sure what to expect. Two major hurricanes and several strikes might have thrown a wrench into the usual job numbers. It's so uncertain that some experts even think we might see a drop in jobs! These natural disasters and labor
October's job numbers release before the election is raising some eyebrows. We've seen striking aerospace machinists and hotel workers, like 41, 400 new striking workers mostly from Boeing, and voice actors in the video game industry. Boeing's hit hard, planning to cut 17, 000 jobs, or 10% of their
On Friday, a panel on Fox Business tried to find the downside of a impressive jobs report. Despite showing strong job growth and wage increases outpacing inflation, one panelist, Joanie Bily, wasn't convinced. She pointed out that most new jobs came from healthcare and leisure/hospitality sectors, w
Imagine this: You're walking down the street, and suddenly, you see a billboard announcing that the job market added 254,000 jobs in September. Surprised? That’s because it beat everyone’s expectations! The unemployment rate also dropped from 4.2% to 4.1%. Wages are up too, with an average gain of a
