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US weekly jobless claims fall as layoffs remain low

US weekly jobless claims fall as layoffs remain low

WASHINGTON, Oct 8 (Reuters) - The number of Americans filing new claims for unemployment benefits fell last week, pointing to continued labor market stability despite job growth slowing sharply in September.

UK labour market shows more signs recovery in September, KPMG/REC survey shows

UK labour market shows more signs recovery in September, KPMG/REC survey shows

Oct 8 (Reuters) - Britain's labour market showed more signs of recovering last month from its protracted slowdown, with permanent staff placements rising at the fastest pace in four years, a survey of recruitment firms showed on Thursday.

US stocks rise to a record on expectations for companies to make even fatter profits

US stocks rise to a record on expectations for companies to make even fatter profits

The U.S. stock market hit an all-time high as expectations rise for companies to keep making more money

UK labour market shows more recovery signs in September, KPMG/REC survey shows

UK labour market shows more recovery signs in September, KPMG/REC survey shows

(Fixes 'recovery signs' typo in headline) Oct 8 (Reuters) - Britain's labour market showed more signs of recovering last month from its protracted slowdown, with permanent staff placements rising at the fastest pace in four years, a survey of recruitment firms showed on Thursday.

Asian stocks mostly fall back despite latest earnings-driven rally on Wall Street

Asian stocks mostly fall back despite latest earnings-driven rally on Wall Street

Shares are mostly lower in Asia after U.S. stocks hit all-time highs, driven by expectations of fat corporate earnings

New York Fed Reports Increase in Supply Chain Pressures for September

New York Fed Reports Increase in Supply Chain Pressures for September

New York Fed Reports Increase in Supply Chain Pressures for September

SCI Recruits Funeral Sales Professionals, Highlighting Career Stability Amidst AI and Economic Uncertainty

SCI Recruits Funeral Sales Professionals, Highlighting Career Stability Amidst AI and Economic Uncertainty

SCI Recruits Funeral Sales Professionals, Highlighting Career Stability Amidst AI and Economic Uncertainty

Russian strikes on Ukrainian cities kill at least 19 in a major attack that Kyiv saw coming

Russian strikes on Ukrainian cities kill at least 19 in a major attack that Kyiv saw coming

Russian missiles and drones have pounded Kyiv and other Ukrainian regions, killing at least 19 civilians and wounding around 60

As Democrats eye big midterm wins, Republicans look to turn the tables in some House districts

As Democrats eye big midterm wins, Republicans look to turn the tables in some House districts

The midterm elections may be challenging for Republicans, but there are some key House races where GOP wins might mean Election Night goes better than expected

US goes into midterm elections with a less dynamic form of full employment

US goes into midterm elections with a less dynamic form of full employment

By Howard Schneider WASHINGTON, Oct 5 (Reuters) - US President Donald Trump and his Republican Party will carry a 4.2% unemployment rate into the congressional elections in early November, a low number by historical standards and in line with what most economists would regard as full employment.

Lula seeks shake-up and Flávio Bolsonaro reaches for more support ahead of Brazil's election runoff

Lula seeks shake-up and Flávio Bolsonaro reaches for more support ahead of Brazil's election runoff

Brazil’s President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva will spend Monday trying to shake-up his campaign after losing the first round of national elections to Flávio Bolsonaro

U.S. Census Bureau Retail Sales Data Offers Key Economic Insights

U.S. Census Bureau Retail Sales Data Offers Key Economic Insights

U.S. Census Bureau Retail Sales Data Offers Key Economic Insights