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Wall Street takes a blow after disappointing US jobs data

Wall Street reached new records, but the euphoria ran out as a disappointing US jobs report was released, fuelling expectations that the Federal Reserve will cut key interest rates at its next meeting in September.

Euronews

US adds 22,000 jobs in August as labour market begins to stall

Private-sector payroll growth halves in August as layoffs surge, marking highest job cuts since 2020.

Al Jazeera

D.R. Horton Stock Is Rising Friday: What's Going On?

Shares of D.R. Horton Inc (NYSE:DHI) are trading higher Friday morning, boosted by a weaker-than-expected August jobs report that intensified investor bets on imminent interest rate cuts from the Federal Reserve. The U.S. economy added just 22,000 jobs, far below forecasts, signaling a significant labor market slowdown.

Benzinga

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Stocks Turn Lower on Economic Concerns after Weak US Unemployment Report

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) today is down -0.56%, the Dow Jones Industrials Index ($DOWI ) (DIA ) is down -0.58%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) is down -0.25%. September E-mini S&P futures (ESU25 ) are down -0.49%, and September E-mini Nasdaq futures...

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UWMC Stock Surges As Weak Jobs Report Fuels Fed Rate Cut Hopes

Shares of UWM Holdings Corp (NYSE:UWMC) are trading higher Friday morning, as a surprisingly weak August jobs report sent waves across Wall Street, fueling expectations of imminent Federal Reserve interest rate cuts.

Benzinga

Dismal August Jobs Report Offers Rate-Cut Relief: What the Experts Are Saying

The August jobs report came in much lower than expected, lifting the odds that several rate cuts will come through by year's end.

Kiplinger

Dollar Falls Sharply on Weak US Unemployment Report

The dollar index (DXY00 ) today is sharply lower by -0.75% on the weak US unemployment report and the increased expectations for Fed easing through year-end. The dollar was also undercut by the sharp -8 bp decline in the 10-year T-note yield, which undercut the dollar’s interest rate differentials. The...

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Stocks Lower after Weak US Unemployment Report

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) today is down -0.40%, the Dow Jones Industrials Index ($DOWI ) (DIA ) is down -0.49%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) is down -0.14%. Stocks are lower after today’s weak US payroll report, which solidified market expectations for...

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Stocks Higher as Weak US Unemployment Report Bolsters Case for Multiple Fed Rate Cuts

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) today is up +0.83%, the Dow Jones Industrials Index ($DOWI ) (DIA ) is up +0.77%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) is up +0.93%. September E-mini S&P futures (ESU25 ) are up +0.38%, and September E-mini Nasdaq futures...

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Traders Hit The Buy Button On These 10 Stocks After Weak Jobs Report

The August jobs report sent a clear signal that the U.S. labor market is quickly losing steam—yet instead of panic, investors hit the buy button, betting that the Federal Reserve will be forced to cut rates this month and possibly again before year-end.

Benzinga

America’s job growth has flatlined—and Mark Zandi believes June may have been the start of a recession

June’s job loss was the first since the pandemic, a flashing-red signal that the economy’s growth momentum has stopped.

Fortune

The Latest: US employers added just 22,000 jobs last month amid uncertainty over Trump’s policies

U.S. employers added just 22,000 jobs last month as the labor market continued to cool under uncertainty over President Donald Trump’s economic policies

The Independent UK

Bad Jobs Data Just Dropped—And Wall Street Smells Rate Cuts Coming

After months of warning signs, the slowdown in America's labor market is now undeniable.

Benzinga

The labor market is balancing on a knife edge, and the factors weakening it aren’t going anywhere

The Federal Reserve faces rising labor market weakness as BLS revisions, JOLTS downturn, and AI job displacement fuel calls for FOMC rate cuts—but what underlying factors are shaping the data, and are they here to stay?

Fortune

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The Guardian - US

US added just 22,000 jobs in August, continuing slowdown amid Trump tariffs

Latest report also contained more bad news – the US lost 13,000 jobs in June, according to latest survey

Benzinga

Gold Heads For Best Performance In 46 Years, But Expert Warns It Signals 'Loss Of Trust In Policy And Currency Stability'

Gold’s historic rally above $3,500 an ounce has put the precious metal on track for its best annual performance in 46 years, fueled by a weakening U.S. dollar, expectations of a Federal Reserve interest rate cut, and deep-seated concerns over the stability of traditional financial systems.

The Guardian - US

Trump, misled by video of 2020 protests shown on Fox, threatens to send troops to Portland – as it happened

President also says US must be ‘very careful’ in removing mandates for ‘vaccines that are so amazing’

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S&P Futures Tick Higher With All Eyes on Key U.S. Jobs Report

September S&P 500 E-Mini futures (ESU25) are trending up +0.18% this morning as optimism grows that the U.S. payrolls report will pave the way for the Federal Reserve to resume cutting interest rates later this month.

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International Business Times UK

US Unemployment Has Now Surpassed Number Of Available Jobs - What's Happening To America?

US unemployment surpasses job openings for the first time since 2021, with 7.2M jobless. Tariffs and policy uncertainty stifle hiring, threatening £1.2T in consumer spending

Benzinga

Trump Fed Pick Says He's 'Not At All' A 'Puppet' As Elizabeth Warren Warns Stephen Miran Would 'Take An Axe' To Central Bank Autonomy

President Donald Trump‘s Federal Reserve nominee Stephen Miran defended his independence during a contentious Senate Banking Committee hearing on Thursday, as Democrats warned his appointment could undermine the central bank’s autonomy over monetary policy decisions.

Benzinga

Stock Market Today: Nasdaq Futures Gain, Dow Slips As US Job Growth Stalls— Broadcom, DocuSign, Lululemon In Focus (UPDATED)

Editor’s Note: The future prices of benchmark tracking ETFs, the lede, and the latest economic releases were updated in the story.

The Guardian - UK

US labor market ‘has headed off a cliff-edge’ with just 22,000 jobs added in August – as it happened

Disappointing US jobs report shows hiring slowed sharply this summer

International Business Times

Cooling US Jobs Market In Focus As Political Scrutiny Heats Up

US employment data on Friday is expected to confirm a cooled labor market, as companies pull back on hiring amid continued uncertainty over President Donald Trump's tariffs.

The Independent UK

Asian shares climb after another Wall Street record and hopes for cuts to U.S. interest rates

Asian shares are higher after U.S. stocks rose as Wall Street made its final moves ahead of a highly anticipated report on the job market

Benzinga

Bitcoin Retreats Despite Rate Cut Odds Spike; Ethereum, XRP, Dogecoin Also Slip: Analyst Explains Why ETH's 'Boring Phase' Is Expected to Drag On

Leading cryptocurrencies diverged from stocks on Thursday, as each market gauged the weak jobs data differently.

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