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US nonfarm payrolls unexpectedly decline in July; unemployment rate eases to 4.1%

US nonfarm payrolls unexpectedly decline in July; unemployment rate eases to 4.1%

By Lucia Mutikani WASHINGTON, Aug 7 (Reuters) - The U.S. economy unexpectedly shed jobs in July and nonfarm payrolls for the prior two months were revised sharply lower, raising questions about whether the Federal Reserve will increase interest rates next month.
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US job growth likely picked up in July; unemployment rate forecast unchanged at 4.2%

US job growth likely picked up in July; unemployment rate forecast unchanged at 4.2%

By Lucia Mutikani WASHINGTON, Aug 7 (Reuters) - U.S. job growth likely picked up in July, offering reassurance that the labor market remained resilient and allowing the Federal Reserve to maintain its focus on inflation.
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US labor market stable; worker productivity accelerates in second quarter

US labor market stable; worker productivity accelerates in second quarter

By Lucia Mutikani WASHINGTON, Aug 6 (Reuters) - The number of Americans filing claims for unemployment benefits increased slightly last week, while layoffs dropped to a two-year low in July, consistent with a stable labor market.
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US nonfarm payrolls fall in July; unemployment rate eases to 4.1%

US nonfarm payrolls fall in July; unemployment rate eases to 4.1%

By Lucia Mutikani WASHINGTON, Aug 7 (Reuters) - The U.S. economy unexpectedly shed jobs in July and nonfarm payrolls for the prior month were revised sharply lower, potentially raising questions about whether the Federal Reserve will increase interest rates next month.
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US stocks set for higher open as surprise payrolls fall cools rate-hike bets

US stocks set for higher open as surprise payrolls fall cools rate-hike bets

By Johann M Cherian and Shashwat Chauhan Aug 7 (Reuters) - Wall Street's main indexes were set to open higher on Friday after data showed the U.S. economy unexpectedly shed jobs last month, raising doubts about a September interest-rate hike by the Federal Reserve.
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US weekly jobless claims edge up; planned layoffs decline in July

US weekly jobless claims edge up; planned layoffs decline in July

WASHINGTON, Aug 6 (Reuters) - The number of Americans filing claims for unemployment benefits increased slightly last week, while layoffs dropped to a two-year low in July, consistent with a stable labor market.
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US stocks gain as surprise payrolls fall quells rate-hike fears

US stocks gain as surprise payrolls fall quells rate-hike fears

By Johann M Cherian and Shashwat Chauhan Aug 7 (Reuters) - Wall Street's main indexes rose on Friday after data showed the U.S. economy unexpectedly shed jobs last month, casting doubt on a potential September interest-rate hike by the Federal Reserve.
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US stocks jump as employers unexpectedly cut 23,000 jobs, raising hopes for easier rate policy

US stocks jump as employers unexpectedly cut 23,000 jobs, raising hopes for easier rate policy

Stocks are mostly rising in early trading on Wall Street and Treasury yields are falling after the government reported that employers unexpectedly cut 23,000 jobs last month
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Soft July jobs report fuels skepticism over possible Fed rate hike

Soft July jobs report fuels skepticism over possible Fed rate hike

NEW YORK, Aug 7 (Reuters) - The U.S. economy unexpectedly shed jobs in July and nonfarm payrolls for the prior month were revised sharply lower, potentially raising questions about whether the Federal Reserve will increase interest rates next month.
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U.S. Economy Loses 23,000 Jobs in July Amid Hiring Slump

U.S. Economy Loses 23,000 Jobs in July Amid Hiring Slump

U.S. Economy Loses 23,000 Jobs in July Amid Hiring Slump
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Trading Day: Pause before jobs

Trading Day: Pause before jobs

By Jamie McGeever ORLANDO, Florida, Aug 6 (Reuters) - The S&P 500 and Dow on Thursday pulled back from the previous day's record highs, pausing their strong earnings-driven start to the month, while Treasury yields and the dollar rose as investors turned their attention to U.S. employment data on
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US employers unexpectedly cut 23,000 jobs amid strain from the Iran war, unemployment dips to 4.1%

US employers unexpectedly cut 23,000 jobs amid strain from the Iran war, unemployment dips to 4.1%

U.S. employers unexpectedly cut 23,000 jobs last month, and Labor Department revisions shaved 103,000 jobs off payrolls in May and June