The Latest Breaking News from Unemployment

US unemployment rate rise prompts expectations of a significant rate cut by the Federal Reserve in September.

Learn about the likelihood of a Federal Reserve interest rate cut in September due to rising unemployment rates and a focus on supporting a stable labor ma...

Economists predict 175,000 job gains in July report with steady 4.1% unemployment rate. Fed unlikely to cut rates until September.

The dollar index (DXY00 ) Thursday rose by +0.29%. The dollar on Thursday recovered from a 3-week low and posted moderate gains on weakness in the euro and British pound. The euro fell to a 4-week low on dovish ECB comments, and the British pound fell to a 3-1/2 week...

The dollar index (DXY00 ) today is up by +0.13%. The dollar today recovered from a 3-week low and is moderately higher on weakness in the euro and British pound. The euro fell to a 4-week low on dovish ECB comments, and the British pound fell to a 3-1/2 week...

Learn about the recent increase in US unemployment claims and its implications on the economy.

The number of Americans filing for unemployment benefits jumped to its highest level in a year last week, even as the labor market remains broadly healthy

September S&P 500 E-Mini futures (ESU24) are up +0.98%, and September Nasdaq 100 E-Mini futures (NQU24) are up +1.57% this morning as expectations mounted that Fed Chair Jerome Powell might signal a potential rate cut for September, while investors also awaited a fresh batch of U.S. economic data and an…

Youth-led protests in Africa demand economic reforms, accountability for corruption, and governance improvements, sparking concerns of potential unrest spr...