US adds 256K jobs in December, dimming rate cut hopes
U.S. employers added a surprisingly strong 256,000 jobs in December, but hopes that the Federal Reserve will cut interest rates anytime soon are fading. The explosive numbers released by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics were a sharp increase from the previous month as employment recovered from strikes and major hurricanes, and lifted traders' expectations […]
US economy added 256K jobs in December, well above expectations
Kathryn Rooney Vera, chief market strategist at StoneX, talks about the importance of reducing federal spending on moneymaking. The U.S. economy added jobs faster than expected in December, as Federal Reserve policymakers watch the strength of the labor market ahead of a meeting later this month. The Labor Department reported Friday that employers added 256,000 […]
EUR/USD: Euro Floats Quietly Below $1.03 as FX Traders Brace for Key US Jobs Report – TradingView
Important points: Euro falls below $1.03 Markets focus on impending jobs report The outlook for the euro remains bleak Illustration: TradingView Expectations for employment growth are not very high, and a solid increase above this could confuse currency speculators. Here's what you need to know: of euro dollar pair The stock held steady below $1.03 […]
Dollar gains extend ahead of US jobs reading – Yahoo Finance
Written by Tom Westbrook SINGAPORE (Reuters) – The dollar was on track to extend its longest weekly winning streak in more than a year on Friday, buoyed by rising bond yields and hopes that U.S. jobs data will be strong again. The dollar rose 0.5% against the yen this week to buy 158.03 yen, adding […]
Gold surges on mixed US jobs data and FOMC minutes – FXStreet
Gold rose after Fed minutes signaled a possible slowdown in the rate cutting cycle. The U.S. dollar index continues to rise, while U.S. Treasury yields have retreated slightly from recent highs. Gold market watchers will be keeping an eye on the US non-farm payrolls report and consumer sentiment data. North American trading comes after the […]
The fastest-growing jobs in the US, according to LinkedIn
As the new year begins, some Americans may be looking for new jobs. of 2025 edition LinkedIn's “Jobs on the Rise” report, released Tuesday, identified positions that have seen significant growth in the U.S. over the past few years. According to the report, two roles related to artificial intelligence, namely artificial intelligence engineer and artificial […]
Private sector adds 122,000 jobs in December, below expectations, ADP says
Art Laffer, co-author of “The Trump Economic Miracle,” discusses “Kudlow” about President-elect Donald Trump's plan to clean up the government. Payroll company ADP said Wednesday that private sector companies added 122,000 jobs in December. The figure was lower than the 140,000 expected by economists and also lower than the 146,000 reported in the previous month. […]
Giants’ Mike Kafka interviewing for Saints, Bears coach jobs
Giants offensive coordinator Mike Kafka is scheduled to interview for other jobs. Kafka is scheduled to discuss the vacant head coaching position with the Bears and Saints on Thursday. ESPN's Jeremy Fowler reports.. The 37-year-old has been a part of the Giants' coaching staff since Brian Daboll took over in 2022, adding an assistant head […]
Bitcoin, Dogecoin and Solana Plunge as Jobs Data, Rate Cut Expectations Spook Investors – Decrypt
New economic indicators appear to have a chilling effect on both crypto and stock markets alike, with crypto prices falling across the board early Tuesday, led by major assets such as Bitcoin, Dogecoin, and Solana. are. Bitcoin plummeted on the day from around $101,000 to its current price of $97,856, a decline of more than […]
These jobs have been seeing notable growth: LinkedIn
“Barron's Roundtable” panelists Ben Levithorne, Al Root, and Megan Leonhart discuss the week's top three stories. As the new year begins, some Americans may be looking for new jobs. of 2025 edition LinkedIn's “Jobs on the Rise” report, released Tuesday, identified positions that have seen significant growth in the U.S. over the past few years. […]