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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 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 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 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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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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Morning Bid: Dealjà vu
By Anna Szymanski August 7 (Reuters) - Your weekly market recap, with reading, watching and listening recommendations from the ROI team From the Editor Tech earnings hogged the spotlight this week, as both SpaceX and chipmaker AMD failed to impress investors despite revenue beats, with concerns
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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 services activity stays strong in July, input costs rise
By Lucia Mutikani WASHINGTON, Aug 5 (Reuters) - The U.S. services sector maintained a strong pace of growth in July, but strong demand is colliding with supply constraints, driving up input costs for businesses and potentially keeping inflation elevated for a while.
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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 productivity rises faster than expected in second quarter
WASHINGTON, Aug 6 (Reuters) - U.S. worker productivity grew faster than expected in the second quarter and further gains are likely as businesses invest in artificial intelligence, which is expected to keep wage inflation contained.
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US job openings drop in June, hiring increases
WASHINGTON, Aug 4 (Reuters) - U.S. job openings dropped in June amid a sharp decline in the healthcare and social assistance sector, but a rise in hiring and low layoffs suggested the labor market remained stable.
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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
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