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US suffers unexpected job losses in July, markets dial back rate hike expectations

US suffers unexpected job losses in July, markets dial back rate hike expectations

By Lucia Mutikani WASHINGTON, Aug 7 (Reuters) - The U.S. economy unexpectedly shed jobs in July and previously reported job gains for the prior two months were revised sharply lower, tempering financial market expectations for an interest rate hike from the Federal Reserve next month.
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Treasury Faces $1.45 Trillion Shortfall Amid Rising Interest Costs

Treasury Faces $1.45 Trillion Shortfall Amid Rising Interest Costs

Treasury Faces $1.45 Trillion Shortfall Amid Rising Interest Costs
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S 500 Reaches Record High as Weak Jobs Data Eases Rate Hike Concerns

S 500 Reaches Record High as Weak Jobs Data Eases Rate Hike Concerns

S 500 Reaches Record High as Weak Jobs Data Eases Rate Hike Concerns
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Weak Jobs Report Alters Federal Reserve Rate Hike Expectations

Weak Jobs Report Alters Federal Reserve Rate Hike Expectations

Weak Jobs Report Alters Federal Reserve Rate Hike Expectations
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US Economy Loses 23,000 Jobs in July, Indicating Labor Market Weakness

US Economy Loses 23,000 Jobs in July, Indicating Labor Market Weakness

US Economy Loses 23,000 Jobs in July, Indicating Labor Market Weakness
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Wall Street Awaits Key Inflation and Retail Sales Reports

Wall Street Awaits Key Inflation and Retail Sales Reports

Wall Street Awaits Key Inflation and Retail Sales Reports
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U.S. Stock Market Rises Amid Weak Jobs Report and Dollar Decline

U.S. Stock Market Rises Amid Weak Jobs Report and Dollar Decline

U.S. Stock Market Rises Amid Weak Jobs Report and Dollar Decline
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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 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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Dow Reaches New Record Amid Iran Peace Deal Hopes, While Tech Stocks Weigh on Nasdaq

Dow Reaches New Record Amid Iran Peace Deal Hopes, While Tech Stocks Weigh on Nasdaq

Dow Reaches New Record Amid Iran Peace Deal Hopes, While Tech Stocks Weigh on Nasdaq
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U.S. Treasury Yields Steady Amid Potential Strait of Hormuz Deal and Weak Jobs Data

U.S. Treasury Yields Steady Amid Potential Strait of Hormuz Deal and Weak Jobs Data

U.S. Treasury Yields Steady Amid Potential Strait of Hormuz Deal and Weak Jobs Data
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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