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Four things to note from Friday's US jobs report
Yahoo Finance highlights four key takeaways from the Friday United States jobs report in recent business coverage.
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Blockbuster October jobs report keeps Fed rate hike in play for December
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The US economy added 165,000 jobs in October, showing resilience as new chapter begins
Strong October job growth figures beat expectations and complicate future Federal Reserve decisions.
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Live Updates: U.S. Jobs Report Shows Strength After Stock Market Falls
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McDonald’s plans new value bundles next year after US traffic falls in third quarter
McDonald's is testing new value bundles in the U.S. to counter a decline in customer traffic reported during the third quarter.
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McDonald's says US sales on the mend as promotions draw diners back
McDonald's is deploying new value menu tests and bundles to recover US store traffic following a third-quarter decline.
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McDonald's earnings beat, but traffic to its U.S. restaurants falls
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Private companies added 86,000 jobs in October, slightly higher than expected, ADP says
ADP reports that private-sector employment in the United States increased by 86,000 jobs in October, exceeding initial expectations.
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McDonald’s Q3 sales seen slowing as spending cools, now value, drinks in focus
McDonald's reports Q3 earnings and shifting U.S. traffic as consumer spending cools amid high living costs.
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US job postings jumped sharply in September, potentially a good sign for anyone seeking employment
US job postings rose sharply in September, sparking fresh discussions about whether hiring activity is beginning to pick up.
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US job openings jump in September; layoffs lowest in 1-1/2 years
U.S. job openings saw a sharp increase in September as resignations surged and layoffs hit their lowest point in eighteen months.
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Job openings and hiring edged higher in September, but it's still a 'low hire, low fire' market
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What Millions of Data Points Reveal About US Inflation
Analysis of millions of data points and rising costs in essential services reveal persistent US inflation and growing economic crisis concerns.
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Gas prices are set to be highest for any Election Day in U.S. history
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US petrol prices dip ahead of midterms as voters eye costs
US petrol prices dip ahead of midterms as voters eye costs, with records on the line.
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Petrol prices set to hit record high under Trump on eve of US elections
Petrol prices are reaching a critical milestone in the United States on the eve of the midterm elections, creating a political flashpoint for Donald Trump.
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US Jobs Pickup May Keep Fed on Track to Hike Rates Again
Recent coverage examines US labor market trends, focusing on expectations for October job growth and potential impacts on Federal Reserve rate decisions.
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The American Economy Rockets Ahead, but Doesn’t Take Everyone With It
New economic data indicates the United States is experiencing healthy growth, though benefits are not being distributed evenly across the population.
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What is happening with US interest rates and the economy?
Questions arise over whether the Federal Reserve erred during its October interest rate pause while attention turns to the Treasury.
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2026 Midterm Elections, Oct. 29
Investors and markets are weighing US fiscal deterioration and inflation pressures as the 2026 Midterm Elections approach.
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US economy beats forecasts to grow at 3.4% rate in third quarter
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GDP report set to provide snapshot of economy ahead of midterm elections
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Fed meeting live updates: Two dissenters as Fed pauses rate hikes
Federal Reserve officials hold interest rates steady despite rising inflation, sparking notable policy dissent.
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US consumer confidence recovers in October as gas prices eased a bit
U.S. consumer confidence surged in October, significantly exceeding forecasts as economic sentiment improves.
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US Consumer Confidence Rises for First Time in Four Months
U.S. consumer confidence has risen for the first time in four months, hitting 91.7 in October as gas prices eased.
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Trump failed to stop inflation. Now Republicans may pay the price in the midterm elections
Rising inflation and its impact on the US economy have become central themes as Republicans face the upcoming midterm elections.
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Affordability Is Splintering the Voter Coalition Trump Built With Midterms at Stake
Economic affordability concerns are fracturing Donald Trump's voter coalition as the United States approaches the midterm elections.
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Americans have never had more of their money in stocks — not even in the dot-com bubble: Chart of the Day
U.S. household stock allocation has reached a historic peak of 48.2%, surpassing levels seen during the dot-com bubble.
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US Business Activity Expands, Prices Surge by Most Since 2022
US business activity remains near five-year highs as pricing pressures surge to their most significant levels since August 2022.
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US weekly jobless claims near 57-year lows amid low layoffs
US weekly jobless claims hover near 57-year lows, influencing financial markets and pre-bell trading.
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Jobless claims near the lowest since the 1960s as low-fire trend continues
US weekly jobless claims fall to 194,000, bringing filings near the lowest levels recorded since the 1960s.
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Video game’s release could cost US economy $1B in lost productivity in just one day
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'Grand Theft Auto VI' release set to cost US economy staggering amount as gamers plan PTO days
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Oil Futures Settle Lower As U.S. Waives Some Russia Sanctions
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US Interest Costs Hit Record $1 Trillion, Risking Debt Snowball
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US solicits exchange of up to 17 million barrels of oil from strategic reserve
The U.S. pivots from withdrawing to offering 17 million barrels from its near‑empty strategic reserve amid war and hurricane threats.
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US Producer Prices Up Most Since 2022 as Energy Pain Worsens
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IMF chief urges US and wealthy nations to rein in debt to ease global economic pressure
The IMF chief calls on the US and wealthy nations to rein in debt and deficits to alleviate global economic pressure.
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Concerns Over U.S. Fiscal Outlook Could Keep Long-End Treasury Yields Elevated
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Inflation fears on the rise as one-year outlook in Fed survey hits highest level since May 2023
Americans' short-term inflation expectations have surged to a three-year high according to the latest New York Fed survey data.
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Used car prices fall in Q3, while demand for fuel-efficient vehicles grows
Used car prices in the US have fallen for three consecutive months as rising fuel costs drive a shift toward electric and fuel-efficient vehicles.
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Deeply Distressed US Loans Rise to Highest Level Since Pandemic, JPMorgan Says
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US services sector cools in September, price pressures building
The US services sector experienced a slowdown in September 2026, while price indicators surged to a four-year high.
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Trump’s Economic Meltdown Is the Ultimate Self-own
Reports highlight a growing disconnect between macroeconomic growth and the lived financial experiences of American households amid political volatility.
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Federal jobs report shows rise in unemployment rates
U.S. stocks rose following a federal jobs report that altered expectations regarding future interest rate outlooks.
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Gut punch in Ohio: Nearly 1,400 laid off at factory days before Trump rally
Nearly 1,400 workers at an Ohio truck factory have been laid off just days before a scheduled midterm rally by Donald Trump in the region.
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Cash-Strapped Americans Tap Home Equity and AI to Keep Spending
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America’s Restaurants Face a Dilemma: How to Sell Food in the GLP-1 Era
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U.S. economy added 29,000 jobs in September, signaling a slower labor market
U.S. employment growth slowed sharply in September with only 29,000 jobs added, signaling a cooling labor market ahead of the national elections.
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Top Democrats slam ‘Trump’s failing economic agenda’ after weaker-than-expected jobs growth
Democratic leaders are criticizing the Trump administration's economic agenda following a September jobs report showing significant growth slowdown.
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Stock futures rise as oil prices fall sharply, investors await jobs report: Live updates
US stock futures and equities rise toward records as a falling oil market and the September jobs report calm investor anxiety.
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Historic low layoffs underpin US labor market; factory gate price pressures rising
U.S. weekly jobless claims fall below 200,000 for a third consecutive week, hitting levels not seen since mid-July.
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Mortgage rates just hit 7.28%. But there are ways to get a lower rate
Average U.S. mortgage rates have climbed to 7.28 percent, marking the highest level seen in nearly three years.
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US Manufacturing PMI at 54.5%; September 2026 ISM Manufacturing PMI Report
US manufacturing expands at 54.5% in September 2026 as input prices climb and gold reaches $4,158.
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U.S. unemployment claims dip to 197,000, lowest since mid-July
U.S. unemployment claims have fallen to 197,000, marking the lowest level since mid-July and sparking a positive reaction in stock futures.
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Cars have become unaffordable for many Americans. Here’s what the numbers show.
Rising monthly payments and the emergence of 'permanent car loans' are sparking a debate over the affordability of vehicles for American consumers.
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The US Economy “Is Running Hot,” Lots of Consumer Spending Growth, Lots of Inflation. The Bond Market Sees it Too
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US economy grew a solid 2.2% in the second quarter, government says, upgrading previous estimate
Coverage tracks the U.S. economy growing by 2.2% in the second quarter following a government upgrade.
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US economy grew at a faster pace than expected in second quarter
Recent data reveals the US economy grew at a faster pace than anticipated during the second quarter, driven by strong consumer activity.
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'It's a strong report': US private sector added 90,000 jobs in September
US private sector payrolls rose by 90,000 in September, beating expectations according to new ADP data.