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One-Fourth Of America's Unemployed Are Now College Grads— Chamath Palihapitiya Warns Student Loans Are Fueling The Crisis

A disturbing shift in the American labor market—dubbed a “white-collar slowdown” has pushed the share of unemployed college graduates to record highs, prompting venture capitalist Chamath Palihapitiya to demand a drastic overhaul of federal student lending.

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Amazon's layoffs and leaked AI plans beg the question: Is the era of robot-driven unemployment upon us?

As Amazon doubles down on automation, the tech giant’s vision for “collaborative robots” sparks debate over the future for both blue-and white-collar workers—and what’s truly at stake for its massive workforce.

Fortune

Rate cut a shoo-in as Kiwi economy searches for spark

With an economy shrinking and unemployment at eight-year highs, New Zealand's central bank is all but certain to cut rates at its last meeting of the year.

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Key economic data and trends that will shape Rachel Reeves’ Budget

Government borrowing for the current financial year is the highest on record outside the Covid-19 pandemic.

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A survival guide for moving to Sydney: 100-person flat viewings and shark alarms

The cold has finally hit and unemployment is soaring. How to escape London’s winter doom? Move to Sydney like all the other Brits, of course. Katie Strick has an insider’s guide

Evening Standard

Why Nvidia stock is being punished after a blockbuster earnings report

Nvidia investors sold upon hearing good news, while everyone else is buying into a Fed rate-cut scenario.

Fortune

ETF Diet Leans Defensive — Less Froth, More Safety As Jobless Rate Hits 2021 High

The latest jobs report has put the ETF market into a dilemma. With the unemployment rate rising to 4.4%, the highest level since October 2021, and December rate-cut odds shrinking to 28%, trimming risk and loading up on steadier, low-beta staples may prove to be a prudent move.

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Top Economist Warns September Jobs Report Is Warning To 'Cut Back On The Economic Junk Food'

Despite a September jobs report that saw the U.S. economy add 119,000 positions—more than double the expectations of forecasters—top economist Justin Wolfers is urging caution, warning that rising unemployment signals it is time for the country to “cut back on the economic junk food.”

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Stocks Reverse Sharply Lower as Tech Stocks Get Crushed

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) on Thursday closed down by -1.56%, the Dow Jones Industrials Index ($DOWI ) (DIA ) closed down by -0.84%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) closed down by -2.38%. December E-mini S&P futures (ESZ25 ) fell -1.56%, and December...

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Dollar Pressured by Mixed US Labor News

The dollar index (DXY00 ) on Thursday fell from a 5.5-month high and finished down by -0.04%. The dollar whipsawed lower Thursday after US Sep nonfarm payrolls rose more than expected but the Sep unemployment rate unexpectedly ticked up to a nearly 4-year high, bolstering expectations that the Fed may...

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Unemployment could hit 25% among recent grads and trigger 'unprecedented' social disruption thanks to AI, U.S. senator warns

AI could create a generation further burdened with student loan debt—and no job to repay it, according to Sen. Mark Warner.

Fortune

Stocks Reverse Course as Nvidia Earnings Rally Fades, VIX Spikes

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) today is off by -0.19%, the Dow Jones Industrials Index ($DOWI ) (DIA ) is down by -0.21%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) is lower by -0.49%. December E-mini S&P futures (ESZ25 ) are down -0.43%, and December...

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UK is worst-performing market for JD Sports as youth unemployment hits sales

Lack of spare cash among under-25s feeds slide in sales with annual profits to be at lower end of expectations

The Guardian - UK

Dollar Slips on Signs of US Labor Market Weakness

The dollar index (DXY00 ) today fell from a 5.5-month high and is down by -0.04%. The dollar whipsawed lower today after US Sep nonfarm payrolls rose more than expected but the Sep unemployment rate unexpectedly ticked up to a nearly 4-year high, bolstering expectations that the Fed may still...

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Stocks Soar on Robust Nvidia Earnings

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) today is up by +1.74%, the Dow Jones Industrials Index ($DOWI ) (DIA ) is up by +1.40%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) is up by +2.09%. December E-mini S&P futures (ESZ25 ) are up +1.75%, and December...

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The Delayed September Jobs Report Is Out. Here's What It Means for the Fed

The September jobs report came in much higher than expected, lowering expectations for a December rate cut.

Euronews

Where in the EU sees the most long-term unemployment?

Southern EU nations and France see the highest rates of long-term joblessness, according to new Eurostat data, hitting migrants, people with disabilities, the youth, and those with less education the hardest.

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US added 119,000 jobs in September in report delayed by federal shutdown

Unemployment rate hits 4.4%, its highest level since 2021, and government has said no October report will be issued

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The Latest: Belated jobs report likely shows sluggish hiring

During the 43-day U.S. government shutdown, investors, businesses, policymakers and the Federal Reserve were groping in the dark for clues about the health of the American job market

Euronews

What to expect from US jobs report after lengthy data blackout?

Economists are predicting that 50,000 employees were hired in September, a slow improvement from August. The jobs report will be the final complete monthly update before the Fed's interest rate decision in December.

The Independent UK

Rising unemployment hitting shopper confidence, says JD Sports

The retailer said clothing sales in September were also impacted by unusually warm weather.

The Independent UK

Late-arriving September jobs report likely shows that hiring was sluggish but layoffs few

During the 43-day U.S. government shutdown, investors, businesses, policymakers and the Federal Reserve groped in the dark for clues about the health of the American job market

The Independent UK

Labor Department won't release full October jobs report, a casualty of the 43-day federal shutdown

The Labor Department said Wednesday that it will not be releasing a full jobs report for October because the 43-day federal government shutdown meant it couldn’t calculate the unemployment rate and some other key numbers

Euronews

Social benefits: Which EU countries spend the most?

With pensions, social housing, unemployment benefits, medical care, and disability support, Europe has among the best social protections in the world. But which EU countries are the most generous when it comes to public spending?

Benzinga

Tariffs May Lower Inflation But Could Trigger A Sharp Rise In Joblessness, New Fed Research Suggests

Tariffs may shape inflation far differently than standard economic models predict, according to a new working paper from two San Francisco Fed researchers. Their findings suggest the impact of trade barriers is more complex than previously understood.

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