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Canada's employment surprisingly shrinks in September, jobless rate inches up

Canada's employment surprisingly shrinks in September, jobless rate inches up

By Promit Mukherjee OTTAWA, Oct 9 (Reuters) - Canada's economy stunned widespread expectations to post a massive job loss in September and the unemployment rate edged up, data showed on Friday, effectively wiping off all the gains in jobs that was seen this year.
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US jobless claims hover near 57-year low for fourth consecutive week

US jobless claims hover near 57-year low for fourth consecutive week

By Lucia Mutikani WASHINGTON, Oct 8 (Reuters) - The number of Americans filing new claims for unemployment benefits fell last week, pointing to continued labor market stability despite a sharp slowdown in job growth in September.
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Morning Bid: Feeding the AI beast

Morning Bid: Feeding the AI beast

A look at the day ahead in European and global markets from Ankur Banerjee Investor angst over AI bellwethers' seemingly insatiable appetite for capital to build the infrastructure necessary for the technology to start paying off has cast a shadow over markets, as worries about valuations and fears
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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.
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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.
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Oil eases, bringing some respite to stocks and battered bonds

Oil eases, bringing some respite to stocks and battered bonds

By Dhara Ranasinghe and Ankur Banerjee LONDON, Oct 9 (Reuters) - World stocks edged up on Friday and oil prices slipped after US President Donald Trump said the US would not attack Iran before next month's midterm elections, easing some near-term concerns about energy supplies.
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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.
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Canada's trade surplus widens to more than four-year high in August

Canada's trade surplus widens to more than four-year high in August

By Promit Mukherjee OTTAWA, Oct 6 (Reuters) - Canada's trade surplus widened substantially in August to C$4.2 billion ($2.94 billion), data showed on Tuesday, as exporters rushed to increase shipments to the US before President Donald Trump's new tariffs took effect.
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US trade balance sinks deeper into the red as imports hit record high despite tariffs

US trade balance sinks deeper into the red as imports hit record high despite tariffs

By Lucia Mutikani WASHINGTON, Oct 6 (Reuters) - The US trade deficit widened more than expected in August as imports jumped to a record high against the backdrop of robust domestic demand, keeping trade on track to again subtract from economic growth in the third quarter.
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Toronto home sales post steepest decline since February on economic uncertainty

Toronto home sales post steepest decline since February on economic uncertainty

By Fergal Smith TORONTO, Oct 6 (Reuters) - Greater Toronto Area home sales fell by the most in seven months in September as economic uncertainty held back buyers, Toronto Regional Real Estate Board data showed on Tuesday.
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Record imports push US trade balance deep into the red in August

Record imports push US trade balance deep into the red in August

By Lucia Mutikani WASHINGTON, Oct 6 (Reuters) - The US trade deficit widened more than expected in August as imports jumped to a record high against the backdrop of robust domestic demand, keeping trade on track to again subtract from economic growth in the third quarter.
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U.S. Tariffs Contribute to Higher Consumer Goods Prices, Federal Reserve Study Finds

U.S. Tariffs Contribute to Higher Consumer Goods Prices, Federal Reserve Study Finds

U.S. Tariffs Contribute to Higher Consumer Goods Prices, Federal Reserve Study Finds