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WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Last week's jobs numbers confirm the U.S. labor market remains strong even though it may be slowing, with a 4.1% unemployment rate around what is considered full employment and employers adding jobs faster than…

Stocks rose Friday, as stronger-than-expected jobs data spurred investor enthusiasm about the economy.A strong economy means strong earnings, which means rising share prices. Non-farm payrolls rose 254,000 in September, up from 159,000…

Stocks soared on Friday as investors welcomed a key monthly jobs report that showed hiring remains robust in the US economy. The Middle East crisis and a return to work at US ports also stayed in high focus.The S&P 500 (^GSPC) added…

By Ann Saphir(Reuters) -A surge in U.S. job growth has financial markets betting the Federal Reserve will follow last month's half-point interest rate reduction with smaller moves, and ignited a debate over whether the policy rate ends…

Stocks climbed on Friday as investors welcomed a key monthly jobs report that showed hiring remains robust in the US economy. The Middle East crisis and a return to work at US ports also stayed in high focus.The S&P 500 (^GSPC) put…

US stocks sold off Friday following a weak jobs report for August. But one economist predicts market volatility will likely continue in the months ahead."I do think we're probably in an environment now where volatility is going to stay…

Federal Treasury, the Reserve Bank, and many economists have Australia's unemployment rate peaking at 4.5 per cent.This forecast factors in the economic damage caused by 13 RBA interest rate hikes since May 2022.That resulting…