France and Japan’s Political Storms Spill Over
The US isn’t the only economy facing turbulence. France is careening toward a government collapse, as fiscal crisis and record-high debt spark investor jitters and a likely fifth change
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Tariffs Hit US Jobs, Rattle India’s Outlook
Much of today’s economic pain traces back to President Trump’s escalating trade war. As the US labor market stalls, high tariffs are squeezing both American manufacturers and key
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Markets Bet on Rate Cuts, Downplay Risks
Despite gloomy hiring figures, markets are still hanging tough—at least for now. US stock futures are holding close to recent highs as investors await this week’s crucial inflation
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US Jobs Engine Sputters, Signals Trouble
Is the American job market running out of steam? The latest jobs report shows the US added only 22,000 jobs in August, and the unemployment rate crept up to
Tariffs Send Shockwaves Through Washington Economy
Trade war, local casualties: How are Washington State businesses and families feeling the brunt? Leaders in Washington aren’t mincing words—a new state analysis forecasts a potential loss of
Markets Make a Fed Bet on Soft Jobs Data
Can weak payrolls actually be good news on Wall Street? Investors appear convinced. Markets are rallying ahead of the official August jobs report, betting that a labor slowdown is just
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US Labor Market: A Sluggish Grind
Is the job market finally running out of steam, or just grinding through a rough patch? The latest wave of data offers little comfort: ADP reports just 54,000 private-sector
Job Market Turns from Lukewarm to Chilly
The latest job openings data confirms that the U.S. labor market is losing steam—with openings down to 7.18 million in July, their lowest since 2021, and more
Tariff Tug-of-War Moves to Supreme Court
Will legal turmoil over tariffs ricochet back to business and your wallet? After the federal appeals court ruled Trump’s signature tariffs illegal, the administration is appealing to the Supreme
Markets Try to Ignore Bubble Warnings
If stocks are this expensive, why isn’t anyone blinking? The S&P 500 is up nearly 30% since April, reaching record highs even as Wall Street digests mounting
Holiday Spending Set for Steepest Drop Since 2020
Is this the holiday pullback retailers feared? The latest projections show that American households plan to spend 5% less this holiday season, marking the largest contraction since the pandemic hit
Holiday Spending Gets Squeezed, Gen Z Cuts Back
Is this the year the holiday consumer finally blinks? If you’re budgeting for gifts, you’re not alone: multiple surveys report Americans plan to spend 5% less this holiday