Where new jobs were in 2024, and potential growth areas in a second Trump term
The labor market may face changes with President-elect Donald Trump set to begin his second term later this month. Over…
Category: Economy
Friday’s jobs report could present a mixed view of the labor market
The December jobs report is expected to offer limited clarity on the direction of the labor market, as experts have…
UK firms plan price rises as business confidence falls to lowest level since 2022
UK firms are considering increasing prices to offset higher tax payments as business confidence dropped to its lowest level since…
Former Dallas Fed President Kaplan advocates for a half-point interest rate cut
If Robert Kaplan still had a say in the matter, he would advocate for a half-percentage point interest rate reduction…
Euro zone inflation rises to higher-than-expected 2%, weakening case for jumbo rate cut
Inflation in the 20-nation euro zone increased to 2% in October, according to preliminary data from the statistics agency Eurostat…
Wealth in Turkey grew the most in the world at 157% despite soaring inflation, according to ranking
Turkey has emerged as a leader in an annual global wealth ranking, surpassing other nations by a significant margin, despite…
UK economy’s disappointing November growth fuels case for Bank of England cut
The U.K. economy expanded by a modest 0.1% in November, according to data released by the Office of National Statistics…
Unemployment rate jumps more than a percentage point for Black women in November
The unemployment rate for Black women saw a significant increase in November. The overall jobless rate inched up to 4.2%…
Private job creation totaled a stunning 233,000 in October, far more than expected, ADP says
Private job creation surged to its highest level in over a year in October, as reported by ADP on Wednesday,…