Economy

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Traders now see little chance of an interest rate cut this year following Fed decision

Traders now see little chance of an interest rate cut this...

All of the positive economic talk out of this week's Federal Reserve meeting had...

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Europe's central banks are no longer in a 'good place' as Iran war upends forecasts

Europe's central banks are no longer in a 'good place'...

The war in Iran has upset the economic equilibrium Europe threatening energy supplies,...

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The February jobs numbers are coming out Friday. Here's what to expect

The February jobs numbers are coming out Friday. Here's...

Economists surveyed by Dow Jones expect payroll growth of 50,000, following January's...

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UAE mulls freezing Iranian assets as Middle East conflict escalates: WSJ

UAE mulls freezing Iranian assets as Middle East conflict...

The UAE is considering freezing billions of dollars of Iranian assets held in the...

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Here's how the U.S.-Iran war is already hitting consumers' pocketbooks

Here's how the U.S.-Iran war is already hitting consumers'...

The U.S.-Israeli strikes on Iran over the weekend gave way to a week with topsy-turvy...

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U.S. payrolls unexpectedly fell by 92,000 in February; unemployment rate rises to 4.4%

U.S. payrolls unexpectedly fell by 92,000 in February;...

Nonfarm payrolls were expected to increase 50,000 in February while the unemployment...

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San Francisco Fed's Daly says jobs report complicates interest rate call

San Francisco Fed's Daly says jobs report complicates interest...

Daly told CNBC on Friday that the weak February jobs report adds to a difficult...

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One year after Trump’s sovereignty threats, Canadians keep ‘elbows up’

One year after Trump’s sovereignty threats, Canadians keep...

An unusual swell of Canadian patriotism seen after Trump's threats and tariffs last...

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Wholesale prices rose 0.7% in February, much more than expected and up 3.4% annually

Wholesale prices rose 0.7% in February, much more than...

Wholesale prices rose sharply in February, providing another sign that inflation...

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Are Jack Dorsey's aggressive job cuts the start of an AI jobs apocalypse? Economists weigh in

Are Jack Dorsey's aggressive job cuts the start of an AI...

Economists question whether such moves signal a broader shift in the labor market...

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Iran conflict: Where things stand, global responses — and what comes next

Iran conflict: Where things stand, global responses — and...

The U.S.-Israel conflict with Iran is extending into its third day with each side...

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Why Iran should not count on allies Russia and China to come to its aid

Why Iran should not count on allies Russia and China to...

Iran's closest allies, Russia and China, have not offered material support to it,...

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As Trump declares inflation tamed, Iran conflict threatens new price pressures

As Trump declares inflation tamed, Iran conflict threatens...

The conflict involving Iran threatens another price spike that could undermine the...

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Bessent says Treasury is not intervening in oil commodities markets and has no authority to do so

Bessent says Treasury is not intervening in oil commodities...

Bessent addressed rumors that the Treasury Department or some other arm of government...

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Trump signals possible delay to Beijing summit as U.S. pressures China to help reopen Strait of Hormuz

Trump signals possible delay to Beijing summit as U.S....

The remarks came as Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent met his Chinese counterpart...