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US adds 22,000 jobs in August as labour market begins to stall

Private-sector payroll growth halves in August as layoffs surge, marking highest job cuts since 2020.

US added just 22,000 jobs in August, continuing slowdown amid Trump tariffs

Latest report also contained more bad news – the US lost 13,000 jobs in June, according to latest survey

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Dollar Rises as US Productivity and ISM Services Strengthen

Dollar Rises as US Productivity and ISM Services Strengthen

The dollar index (DXY00 ) on Thursday rose by +0.17% after mixed US economic reports. The upward revision to Q2 nonfarm productivity and the downward revision to Q2 unit labor costs were supportive for the dollar. The dollar also found support after the Aug ISM services index expanded at its...

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Weak Jobs Cement Fed Rate Cuts–And Wall Street Eyes Records Again

Wall Street could be marching into a bad-news-is-good-news environment, as deteriorating labor market data bolsters the odds of imminent rate cuts — potentially giving stocks the lift they need to break new records.

Stocks Supported by Fed Rate Cut Expectations

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) today is up by +0.31%, the Dow Jones Industrials Index ($DOWI ) (DIA ) is up by +0.27%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) is up by +0.28%. September E-mini S&P futures (ESU25 ) are up +0.29%, and September...

ADP says job growth was ‘whipsawed’ in August, with rare warning on AI and consumer jitters

It’s an ominous sign ahead of Friday’s release of jobs data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Stocks Gain and Bond Yields Fall as US Labor Market Cools

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) today is up by +0.17%, the Dow Jones Industrials Index ($DOWI ) (DIA ) is up by +0.08%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) is up by +0.14%. September E-mini S&P futures (ESU25 ) are up +0.19%, and September...

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Job Market Cools Sharply As Hiring Slows, Claims Rise And Layoffs Surge

Job Market Cools Sharply As Hiring Slows, Claims Rise And Layoffs Surge

The ADP National Employment Report, released Thursday, showed private employers added just 54,000 jobs in August, well below expectations of 65,000 and down from 106,000 in July.

International Business Times

The price of gold could hit $5,000 if Trump keeps meddling with the Fed, Goldman Sachs says

The price of gold could hit $5,000 if Trump keeps meddling with the Fed, Goldman Sachs says

“Gold is a store of value that doesn’t rely on institutional trust,” Samantha Dart says.

How Is Automatic Data Processing's Stock Performance Compared to Other Industrial Stocks?

How Is Automatic Data Processing's Stock Performance Compared to Other Industrial Stocks?

As Automatic Data Processing has underperformed its industry peers recently, analysts remain cautious about the stock’s prospects.

Is Adobe Stock Underperforming the Nasdaq?

Is Adobe Stock Underperforming the Nasdaq?

Despite Adobe's weak performance relative to the broader Nasdaq Composite over the past year, Wall Street analysts remain moderately optimistic about the stock’s prospects.

Social Justice Secretary calls benefit cuts 'dividing line' for 2026 elections

Social Justice Secretary calls benefit cuts 'dividing line' for 2026 elections

THE Social Justice Secretary has said welfare will be a clear dividing line in the 2026 Holyrood election as Labour and the Conservatives pursue…

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Are Wall Street Analysts Bullish on Automatic Data Processing Stock?

Are Wall Street Analysts Bullish on Automatic Data Processing Stock?

Automatic Data Processing has underperformed the broader market over the past year, and analysts are cautious about the stock’s prospects.

Even if you can’t trust the data, these 13 warning signs will tell you the economy is in trouble

Even if you can’t trust the data, these 13 warning signs will tell you the economy is in trouble

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Stocks Settle Mixed on Hawkish Fed Chair Powell

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) Wednesday closed down -0.12%, the Dow Jones Industrials Index ($DOWI ) (DIA ) closed down -0.38%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) closed up +0.16%. September E-mini S&P futures (ESU25 ) fell -0.09%, and September E-mini Nasdaq futures (NQU25...

ADP Stock Edges Higher After Strong Client Demand And FY26 Outlook

Automatic Data Processing (NASDAQ:ADP) reported fiscal fourth-quarter results on Wednesday.

Powell Cornered? Strong GDP, Jobs Data Weaken September Rate Cut Odds

After a quarter of contraction and political pressure mounting, the U.S. economy's surprise second-quarter growth and a sharp rebound in private jobs in July have weakened the case for a September rate cut, leaving Fed Chair Jerome Powell in the hot seat ahead of Wednesday’s pivotal policy decision.

Stocks Edge Higher Before FOMC Meeting Results

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) today is up +0.24%, the Dow Jones Industrials Index ($DOWI ) (DIA ) is up +0.12%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) is up +0.32%. September E-mini S&P futures (ESU25 ) are up +0.20%, and September E-mini Nasdaq futures...

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Solid US Economic Reports Boost the Dollar

The dollar index (DXY00 ) today extended this week's rally and is up by +0.59% at a 2-month high. Signs of strength in the US economy are boosting the dollar today after the July ADP employment change rose more than expected by the most in four months, and Q2 GDP...

Stocks Supported by Signs of a Resilient US Economy

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) today is up +0.11%, the Dow Jones Industrials Index ($DOWI ) (DIA ) is up +0.02%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) is up +0.24%. September E-mini S&P futures (ESU25 ) are up +0.12%, and September E-mini Nasdaq futures...

The markets are poised for volatility today if they see anything that looks like a vibe shift at the Fed

Investors are positioning themselves for some excitement today. They are likely to get it—as we get new numbers on U.S. GDP, a new rate decision from the Fed, and ADP reports on private payrolls.

Stock Index Futures Gain Ahead of U.S. GDP Data and Fed Rate Decision, Microsoft and Meta Earnings on Tap

September S&P 500 E-Mini futures (ESU25) are up +0.12%, and September Nasdaq 100 E-Mini futures (NQU25) are up +0.21% this morning, pointing to a slightly higher open on Wall Street, while investors await the Federal Reserve’s policy decision, a fresh batch of U.S. economic data, including the ADP employment report…

Automatic Data Processing Gears Up For Q4 Print; Here Are The Recent Forecast Changes From Wall Street's Most Accurate Analysts

Automatic Data Processing, Inc. (NASDAQ:ADP) will release earnings results for the fourth quarter before the opening bell on Wednesday, July 30.

Stocks Retreat Ahead of Results from Wednesday's FOMC Meeting

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) Tuesday closed down -0.30%, the Dow Jones Industrials Index ($DOWI ) (DIA ) closed down -0.46%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) closed down -0.21%. September E-mini S&P futures (ESU25 ) fell -0.30%, and September E-mini Nasdaq futures (NQU25...

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It’s time to rethink how we measure labor in the US

Between AI, changes under Trump and a ‘tougher environment’, what do we really know about the jobs market?

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