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The U.S. labor market snapped back in March, with 178,000 jobs added, crushing expectations of 60,000 and reversing February's sharp decline. After a revised 133,000 drop in February, the latest print signals that the prior weakness may have been more noise than trend — at least for now. The...

Health care has traditionally been the safest sector in the stock market, driven by steady demand, demographics and earnings that hold up even in the face of economic downturns. • State Street Health Care Select Sector SPDR ETF stock is showing upward bias. Where are XLV shares going? Yet...

The U.S. labor market faces one of its most influential data releases of the year on Wednesday at 8:30 a.m. ET, when the January jobs report lands with unusually high stakes for markets and Federal Reserve policy. The January employment report is not just the first reading of the year—it includes...

A weaker-than-expected private employment report in January is sparking debate over whether the labor market is showing signs of real stress — or simply noise in an already noisy economy. The ADP National Employment Report on Wednesday revealed that U.S. private employers added just 22,000 jobs in...

The U.S. labor market posted an unexpectedly strong rebound in September, reviving growth optimism and casting fresh uncertainty over whether the Federal Reserve will deliver another rate cut in December. Non-farm payrolls jumped by 119,000 in September, according to the official labor report...

In the wake of the ongoing government shutdown entering its third week, recent polls indicate a decline in President Donald Trump‘s approval ratings. The continuous government shutdown and the deployment of National Guard troops in Chicago have negatively affected President Trump’s...

Thousands of North Korean IT workers have reportedly penetrated the tech sector in the U.S. and other affluent nations, using artificial intelligence to create false work and identities. This operation is allegedly providing financial support to Kim Jong-un‘s government, in direct violation...

In 2025, the rising unemployment rate among Americans under 25, specifically recent graduates, has become a significant economic concern. This problem seems to be uniquely American, stemming from a “no hire, no fire” economy, rather than the advent of artificial intelligence (AI)....

Whispers of government manipulation are swirling after a quiet change in how inflation is measured. FCPI ETF has rallied 27% since April’s low. Track live prices here. Since May, just weeks after President Donald Trump reimposed sweeping tariffs, the Bureau of Labor Statistics has leaned...

Experts have been debating the artificial intelligence-driven impact on employment with contradicting views. While market veteran like Jim Cramer thinks that “AI is still not trusted,” others see trouble brewing in the labor market due to the automation of several human-led jobs. What...

The Federal Reserve bumped its median forecast for core inflation, which has left analysts divided as some believe that the central bank is overplaying the inflation story, while others say the impact of inflation cannot be overstated. What Happened: Despite acknowledging that inflation data was...

After a steady May jobs report that was released Friday, economists are at a crossroads about their view on the monetary policy. While some believe that the Federal Reserve should hold onto its “wait and see” stance, others affirm that the central bank can start cutting interest rates....

Google searches for the phrase "Are we in a recession" have soared to their second-highest level in recorded history, reflecting deepening public anxiety about the U.S. economy. The trend, highlighted in a recent post on X by Barchart, signals growing concern among Americans, even as official...

Upwork, Inc.  (NASDAQ:UPWK) released its first-quarter results after Monday's closing bell. Here's a look at the details from the report.  The Details: Upwork reported quarterly earnings of 34 cents per share which beat the analyst consensus estimate of 26 cents....

Financial markets are currently pricing in a significant and rapid cycle of interest rate cuts by the Federal Reserve starting as early as July, according to the CME data. However, this expectation stands in stark contrast with the prevailing short-term rate market data, which suggests a different...