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U.S. Stock Futures Muted With Focus on PCE Inflation Data and Micron Earnings

December S&P 500 E-Mini futures (ESZ26) are up +0.07%, and December Nasdaq 100 E-Mini futures (NQZ26) are down -0.08% this morning as investors refrain from making big bets ahead of the release of the Federal Reserve’s preferred inflation gauge and earnings from memory-chip maker Micron Technology.

Barchart · Sep 30

Burnham to pledge ‘honest conversation’ on tough issues in conference address

The Prime Minister will unveil a raft of policies on social care, youth unemployment and public control of utilities.

Evening Standard · Sep 28

More pain brews for borrowers as rates hit 15-year high

The Reserve Bank's decision to lift the cash rate to 4.6 per cent was unanimous, but economists are divided on whether borrowers can expect more hikes.

AAP · Sep 28

Job Worries Are Rising: How Many Months of Cash You Need Before Severance and Unemployment Kick In

A job loss can create a strange financial gap: the paycheck stops before the replacement money starts. Severance might arrive quickly, slowly, or not at all, while unemployment benefits follow rules that vary by state.

The Free Financial Advisor · Sep 24

US weekly jobless claims decrease as labour market regains footing

Recent data reveals that initial claims for unemployment benefits in the US have dipped, signaling a stronger labour market. However, businesses continue to struggle with hiring due to escalating energy costs and a shortage of workers. Additionally, while continuing claims edged up slightly, the jobless rate remains steady at 4.1%.

The Economic Times · Sep 24

Claims for unemployment benefits drop to 197,000, the lowest since mid-July as layoffs remain rare

Fewer people applied for U.S. unemployment benefits last week, as U.S. jobless claims remain at historically low levels as most Americans enjoy job security

The Independent UK · Sep 24

Australians ‘scrambling’ for second jobs to deal with rising mortgage repayments and cost of living

Latest data also shows unemployment at highest level since the pandemic, which analysts doubt will stop RBA hiking interest rates

The Guardian - AU · Sep 24

Unemployment rises to 4.6%, but a September interest rate hike still looks likely

Unemployment rose to 4.6% in August, new Australian Bureau of Statistics figures show. That’s the highest it’s been since November 2021.

The Conversation · Sep 24

Since 2022, a coach’s free job-search network has helped over 50,000 people

Phyl Terry’s Never Search Alone movement has grown from a free job-search effort into a large volunteer network supporting people through unemployment and career changes. Started in 2022, the programme was built around a simple idea that job seekers should not have to handle the process by themselves. By 2026,…

The Times of India · Sep 23

Unemployment nears five-year high ahead of rates call

While a rise in the unemployment rate in August likely won't stop the Reserve Bank hiking rates at its next board meeting, further rate rises are less certain.

AAP · Sep 23