December jobs report: Strong 256,000 increase raises fresh inflation worries
The surprising 256,000 increase in new jobs in December and a declining unemployment rate is good news, but the latest employment reports masks recent softness in the labor market. The increase in new jobs in December, for example, was centered on just four industries: Health care, government, retail and leisure and hospitality.
Jobs report today: U.S. added booming 256,000 jobs in December, unemployment at 4.1%
Employers added 256,000 jobs in December despite uncertainty over President-elect Donald Trump's policies. Unemployment dipped to 4.1%
December Jobs Report: Big Month Defies Slowdown Expectations
The last full month's worth of jobs figures under President Joe Biden surprised economists yet again, as December's nonfarm payrolls vaulted over estimates, making a January pause in the Federal Reserve's rate-cutting cycle look all but certain.
December jobs report: U.S. added 256,000 non-farm jobs, beating expectations
The economy created 256,000 jobs in December, much stronger than what was predicted by Wall Street experts and more than 40,000 from the previous month, the Labor Department in its report released on Friday.
Employers added 256,000 jobs in December, blowing away forecasts
Employers added 256,000 jobs in December, blowing past economists' expectations and signaling that the job market remains resilient in the face of still-high borrowing rates and stickier-than-expected inflation.
December Jobs Report: Labor Market Grew Faster Than Expected As Unemployment Clocks In At 4.1%
Friday’s jobs report was “even more important” than normal as the market adjusts its assessment of the direction of the economy.
December jobs report expected to show hiring slowdown
The December jobs report is set to be released later Friday morning and it's expected to show slowing growth. According to a survey of forecasters by the data firm FactSet, U.S. employers are expected to have added 153,
US Consumer Inflation Expectations Jump to Highest Since 2008
US consumers’ long-term inflation expectations jumped to the highest since 2008 on concerns about potential tariffs from the ...
Consumer expectations for higher inflation soar in early January
Americans’ expectations for overall inflation over the next year jumped to 3.3% in January from 2.8% in the prior month, ...
Wall St Week Ahead: Inflation report could rattle markets after bond yields climb
U.S. inflation data in the coming week could test the nerves of stock investors and further inflame worries about rising ...
Stock market today: Wall Street sinks after good news on the economy raises worries about inflation
U.S. stocks are sinking on worries that Friday’s good news on the job market may be too good and prove to be bad for Wall ...
Ultra-High Conviction: My 3 Favorite Inflation Stocks
Inflation remains a key concern, but I've identified three exceptional stocks that thrive in these conditions, offering ...
U.S. Consumer Confidence Dips as Inflation Expectations Spike
U.S. consumer confidence clouded over a little this month, after views of the economy weakened on expectations of higher ...
2025 Predictions For Geopolitics, AI, Work, Inflation And People Risk
Great leaders have become adept at managing risks and adapting to new circumstances across Geopolitics, AI, Inflation And ...
Consumer sentiment slips in January as inflation expectations jump
U.S. consumer sentiment nudged down to 73.2 in January's preliminary estimate, vs. 74.9 consensus from December's 74.0, ...
US Stocks Tumble From Jobs Report and Ongoing Inflation Fears
The S&P 500 dipped 0.8 percent, the Dow Jones dropped 267 points and the Nasdaq composite was down 1.1 percent Friday morning.
Brazil's inflation ends 2024 above target, setting stage for more rate hikes
Brazil's annual inflation came in slightly below market forecasts in December but still ended 2024 above the upper limit of ...
UN Raises Global Growth Forecast, But Warns That Tariff Rises Could Revive Inflation
The United Nations on Thursday raised its growth forecast for the global economy this year, anticipating a boost to ...