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S&P Futures Tick Lower With U.S. Jobs Data in Focus

March S&P 500 E-Mini futures (ESH26) are trending down -0.12% this morning as caution prevails ahead of the release of U.S. jobs data that could offer clues on the timing of the Federal Reserve’s next interest rate cut.

Barchart

Trump may be raising your taxes with his tariffs but he could actually cut inflation with them, too, SF Fed says

The economic uncertainty a tariff shock inspires has historically led to a decline in inflation, according to the report.

Fortune

New report on AI adoption warns workers could face more complex responsibilities for lower pay

AI could lead to productivity, unemployment, and health gaps – we should focus on sustainable human-AI collaboration.

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Warning of unemployment surge as business costs force companies to close

The search for jobs is becoming increasingly tough and more firms could be set to shut their doors

The Independent UK

Collapse of ‘zombie’ UK firms forecast to fuel unemployment in 2026

Businesses being hit by rising cost of interest rates, energy costs and wages, says Resolution Foundation

The Guardian - UK

Madagascar's youth revive ancestral rites in search of identity

Facing unemployment and social tensions, young people in Madagascar are returning to ancestral possession rituals and traditions tied to identity and belonging.

Radio France Internationale

Why central bankers look to the ‘stars’ when setting interest rates

When the topic of central banks and the outlook for interest rates comes up, economists often turn to the so-called “star” variables to help with their predictions.

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Still the Golden State?

Financial inequality, homelessness and the highest unemployment in the nation — for all its riches, California still has some big problems for lawmakers to address in 2026.

Capital & Main

Dollar Finishes Higher and Precious Metals Plunge in Year-End Trading

The dollar index (DXY00 ) rallied to a 1-week high on Wednesday and finished up by +0.07%. The dollar moved higher on Wednesday as T-note yields rose after weekly US unemployment claims unexpectedly fell to a 1-month low, a hawkish factor for Fed policy. Also, the weakness in stocks on...

Barchart

Dollar Gains on Positive US Labor News and Higher Bond Yields

The dollar index (DXY00 ) rallied to a 1-week high today and is up by +0.25%. The dollar is moving higher today as T-note yields climb after weekly US unemployment claims unexpectedly fell to a 1-month low, a hawkish factor for Fed policy. Also, the weakness in stocks today has...

Barchart

US applications for jobless benefits fell below 200,000 last week with layoffs historically low

Fewer Americans applied for unemployment benefits last week as layoffs remain low despite a weakening labor market

The Independent UK

Five charts that explain the global economic outlook for 2026

Inflation is predicted to cool but uncertainty over AI-driven growth and trade policy poses risks in the year ahead

The Guardian - UK

The US job market is so tough job seekers are turning to dating apps to get interviews

A recent survey found 1 in 3 dating app users are seeking jobs

The Independent UK

Big companies aren’t making plans to hire in 2026: ‘Everybody’s afraid for their jobs’

The unemployment rate rose to 4.6 percent in November, the highest it's been in four years

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Is Now A Good Time To Borrow Money?

Borrowing Money Today – How to Decide if You Should Borrow Money or Not Unemployment is rising and interest rates are low. Seems like a...

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My Unemployment Era Was Absolute Misery & Proof The Govt Is Failing Grads

As someone who measures their self-worth through the lens of capitalism, my unemployment era was one of the most miserable times of my life. Having no academic or professional obligations, my routine orbited desolation with miscellaneous hobbies occupying the recurring gaps between “application submitted” to “application unsuccessful”. The withdrawal of…

The Mary Sue

‘So the actual rate is higher?’: JD Vance says unemployment statistics undercount joblessness and accidentally proves the problem is worse

On December 16 in Pennsylvania, Vice President JD Vance tried to spin rising unemployment as a sign of economic strength. But unknowingly, he walked straight into an argument that admits joblessness may be worse than the headline number suggests.

International Business Times UK

Inside the Lives of China's 'Rat People' — What Is It All About?

China's Gen Z are rejecting burnout culture, embracing the 'rat people' identity as unemployment, exhaustion, and reshape attitudes to work.

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Fortune

Sneaking unemployment rate means the U.S. economy is inching closer to a key recession indicator, says Moody’s

“The trends are not our friends here,” said Moody’s economist Cris deRitis.

Fortune

As graduates face a ‘jobpocalypse,’ Goldman Sachs exec tells Gen Z they need to know their commercial impact

With graduate unemployment at decade highs, Wall Street execs say Gen Zers need to know what they bring to the table—literally.

Euronews

BoE delivers Christmas rate cut after cooler-than-expected inflation

Fresh data this week shows UK inflation fell more than expected in November, shifting the central bank’s focus to rising unemployment and lacklustre growth.

The Independent UK

Newsom slams Trump’s ‘bull****’ presidential plaque trolling amid unemployment and affordability woes

Gavin Newsom used images from a recent Vanity Fair article, which has caused chaos for Trump’s MAGA base

International Business Times UK

Holiday Sales Face Test as Unemployment Reaches 4.6%, Part-Time Work Surges

US unemployment is higher and more workers are on shorter hours as holiday spending shifts online, while luxury brands face falling sales and a slow recovery.

International Business Times UK

US Unemployment Hits 4.6%: 7.8M Americans Jobless in 4-Year High

Unemployment reached 4.6%, a four-year high, amid 271,000 federal job losses and 909,000 trapped in part-time work. Black workers hit hardest at 8.3%.

Kiplinger

Stocks Chop as the Unemployment Rate Jumps: Stock Market Today

November job growth was stronger than expected, but sharp losses in October and a rising unemployment rate are worrying market participants.

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