US jobs report for August weaker than expected
The U.S. labor market weakened last month, with payrolls rising by just 142,000 in August, well below the 161,000 that analysts had expected. Stock market futures fell sharply before the open on Friday after the Labor Department also cut its forecast for July payrolls, now showing an 89,000 increase compared to an earlier estimate of […]
JD Vance celebrates Liz Cheney’s endorsement of Harris, says they’re well-paired: ‘They get rich when America gets weaker’
Former January 6th Committee member Liz Cheney has endorsed Kamala Harris for president, despite previously warning that Harris is a “radical liberal” who would take away Americans' guns and health insurance and give the government “control over every aspect of our lives.” During the period Interview Speaking Wednesday at Generation Church in Mesa, Arizona, alongside […]
A weaker dollar, skyrocketing prices and ‘record’ visitor numbers: Good luck in Europe this summer – CNN
CNN — Temperatures are rising, hotel prices are soaring and travelers are already It is bad mannersWelcome to a new European summer. Judging by the headlines, it’s already a mess. Well-known sites include Admission fee increaseHotel rooms are like gold dust, and the dollar has fallen against both the pound and the euro. Oh, and […]
ForexLive Asia-Pacific FX news wrap: USD carried on weaker – ForexLive
AUD TRADERS NOTES – Reserve Bank of Australia Deputy Governor Hauser is due to speak on the economic outlook tomorrow. US Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo Announces $25 Billion Indo-Pacific Infrastructure Plan Keep an eye on Treasury Secretary Yellen’s speech on Thursday Bank of Japan Governor Nakamura: If consumption weakens, inflation may not reach 2% after […]
GDP grew just 1.3% last quarter, consumer spending weaker than expected
The U.S. economy grew at a sluggish 1.3% annualized rate in January-March, the slowest quarterly growth rate since spring 2022, the government said Thursday, revising down its previous forecast. Consumer spending increased but at a slower pace than previously expected, suggesting that high interest rates and lingering inflation are putting pressure on household finances. The […]
States With Weaker Marijuana Laws See More Impaired Driving, Report Says
A new report found that states with less restrictive marijuana policies have higher incidents of residents driving while high. The Drug Free America Foundation released a new report showing that states that have legalized or weakened restrictions around high-THC marijuana, either for medical or recreational use, saw 32% more marijuana-impaired driving than states that have […]
‘Weaker And Weaker’: Attorneys Tell CNN Just How Badly Alvin Bragg’s Case Against Trump Is Going
Three attorneys told CNN on Tuesday that Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg’s case against former President Donald Trump is not going well. Trump’s former attorney Michael Cohen faced cross-examination from defense attorney Todd Blanche on Tuesday as Bragg’s star witness, acknowledging his bias against his former boss. Criminal defense attorney Bill Brennan, who previously represented […]
Forexlive Americas FX news wrap 9 May: USD reverses to the downside after weaker claims – ForexLive
The North American session was initially highlighted by the number of new weekly unemployment claims. Estimates were 231,000 to 215,000, beating expectations. This was the highest level since November 2023. It’s only been a week, and the spikes tend to be somewhat seasonal. Easter was early this year, so that may have had an effect. […]
Disney stock plunges on weaker TV business – Yahoo Finance
STORY: Walt Disney shares fell as much as 10% in morning trading Tuesday after the entertainment giant reported quarterly results that overwhelmed Wall Street. The company posted a surprise profit in the entertainment division of its streaming business, while its traditional TV business slumped and box office revenue slumped. The company’s streaming services Disney+ and […]
Biden is asking people to vote to make the country poorer and weaker
Fox News host Laura Ingraham discussed what President Biden’s second term will look like in her opening monologue on “The Ingraham Angle” on Monday. Laura Ingraham: DEI, abortion, EVs, cannabis – that’s the focus of tonight’s “The Angle.” Yes, that’s pretty much the issue. More donations to BLMers and appeasement of the trans lobby, a […]