Ben Carter
Ben Carter is a staff writer at P&L, covering markets, dealmaking, and public companies. He previously worked in equity research, focusing on valuation, earnings, and IPOs.
Polymarket pulls Iran rescue wager after Moulton criticism
Polymarket pulled a wager tied to a U.S. rescue mission in Iran after Rep. Seth Moulton called it “DISGUSTING”.
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March jobs report delivers 178,000 jobs, with unemployment at 4.3%
Employers added 178,000 jobs in March, and the unemployment rate fell to 4.3%, easing worries after February’s stumble.
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Oil jump keeps Wall Street split on Iran shock
Stocks bounced off 6-month lows as hopes for calmer Hormuz shipping eased fear, but higher crude kept pressure on inflation and airline margins.
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Chocolate makers keep candy prices high after cocoa shock
David Branch said better weather and more supply could ease cocoa costs, but he expects little relief for consumers before Halloween.
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Jobs report: U.S. employers add 178,000 jobs in March
U.S. employers added 178,000 jobs in March, and unemployment fell to 4.3% as health care, construction and transportation led the rebound.
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Bitcoin whales sell at record pace despite ETF buying
March jobs data steadied stocks, but Iran-war jitters kept oil, equities and bitcoin whipsawing as investors weighed higher energy costs.
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Two-week window tests global commodity markets
Widdershoven says cargoes still move, but rising insurance costs and weaker delivery confidence are pushing buyers toward security-first procurement.
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U.S. unemployment rate falls to 4.3% in March jobs rebound
Employers added 178,000 jobs in March, led by health care, and the unemployment rate slipped to 4.3%.
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March jobs report shows 178,000 gains, unemployment at 4.3%
Employers added 178,000 jobs in March and unemployment fell to 4.3%, giving the Fed more room to hold rates as bond yields rose.
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