The Latest Breaking News from Jobs Report

US markets open positively despite weak jobs report. Tech sector boosts indexes with Amazon and Intel earnings.

The unemployment rate remained virtually unchanged as the economy adds only 12,000 jobs

The ASX200 has broken its previous record high set on Tuesday as a strong jobs report casts doubt on the odds of an interest rate cut.

In September 2024, the Federal Reserve made a surprising move by slashing interest rates by 50 basis points—a bigger cut than most economists had predicted. While rate cuts are usually a sign of an economic slowdown, U.S. GDP remains relatively strong, leaving many market watchers puzzled. So, why the rate...

Asian shares have advanced after a surprisingly strong U.S. jobs report raised optimism about the economy, sparking a rally on Wall Street

Asian markets rose Monday after a blockbuster US jobs report soothed any concerns about the world's top economy, while the dollar held gains with traders scaling back bets on another bumper interest rate cut.

Wall Street soared Friday on news that employers are still hiring in strong numbers.

The jobs report is the latest in a wave of good economic news

Stocks were choppy Thursday as investors took in a higher-than-expected rise in jobless claims and strong growth in the services sector.