Wall Street set for gains after jobs data
Wall Street looked set to open higher and European shares kept their gains on Friday despite a key U.S. jobs report that came in slightly worse than expected.
U.S. dollar falls vs euro after jobs report
The U.S. dollar fell against the euro on Friday, extending the previous day's steep losses on concerns over the U.S. economic recovery after worse-than-expected U.S. jobs data.
The report showed a larger-than-expected drop in U.S. June nonfarm payrolls to 125,000, due to layoffs of temporary government workers, even as the unemployment rate unexpectedly fell to 9.5 percent.
Dollar swings wildly after US jobs data
The dollar jumped against the yen but immediately surrendered those gains on Friday after a report showed a larger-than-expected drop in U.S. June nonfarm payrolls to 125,000, while the unemployment rate unexpectedly fell to 9.5 percent.
Dollar dips before U.S. jobs report, Aussie firms
The dollar dipped against a basket of major currencies on Friday, extending the previous day's steep losses on concerns over the U.S. economic recovery and before the all-important June non-farm payrolls data. By 1047 GMT, the dollar index .DXY, a gauge of its performance against six other major currencies, slipped 0.2 percent to 84.539, near a two-month low after it shed 1.6 percent on Thursday.
More news
Dollar, yen defensive after euro surge, before jobs
The dollar was on the back foot against the euro and slipped against the Aussie on Friday after a big euro short squeeze ahead of U.S. jobs data, while the yen lost ground all round as the squeeze spilled into Asian trade.
U.S. June nonfarm jobs seen falling 110,000 on census
U.S. jobless numbers likely fell in June for the first time this year, a Reuters poll showed. The key monthly unemployment report will be released on Friday.
Gold slips lower after U.S. jobs data
Gold slipped lower in Europe on Wednesday, caught up in selling of stocks and other commodities after a report showed U.S. private sector employers added fewer jobs than expected in June.
The precious metal is still set to be the best-performing metal of the second quarter, however, as fears over the global growth outlook and the stability of the banking system fuel haven demand for the metal.
US private sector adds 13,000 jobs in June - report
U.S. private employers added a paltry 13,000 jobs in June, compared to a revised gain of 57,000 in May, a report by a payrolls processor showed on Wednesday.
Consumer confidence drops in June on jobs worries
Consumer confidence fell steeply in June after rising for three months, due to worries about the labor market because of a recent slowdown in jobs growth, according to a private sector report released on Tuesday.
Stocks eye jobs amid economic worries
Stock investors will anxiously await the crucial June jobs data this week for clues on how the U.S. economy may weather recent storms that drove Wall Street's major indexes down for the year.
Stocks eye jobs as economic worries linger
Stock investors will anxiously await the crucial June jobs data next week for clues on how the U.S. economy may weather recent storms that drove Wall Street's major indexes down for the year.
Startups replacing summer jobs for students
Eric Heinbockel recalls going on a Wall Street interview the day investment bank Bear Stearns collapsed. With his chances of landing a coveted finance job dwindling, the former Columbia University undergraduate began exploring more entrepreneurial options, eventually launching a business that lets customers build their own chocolate bars.
Hershey to trim 5 percent jobs in $300 million overhaul
Hershey Co plans to cut 500 to 600 jobs, or up to 5 percent of its workforce, as part of a restructuring aimed at upgrading and enlarging its facilities to compete globally and save some $60 million to $80 milllion in annual costs.
Jobs key to housing recovery
The U.S. labor market will hold the key to a recovery in the hard-hit housing sector, according to a Harvard University report released on Monday.
Spain PM says labor reform will create jobs
A draft labor reform package due to be approved by Spain's government on Wednesday will help generate jobs and boost confidence in a struggling economy, Prime Minister Jose Luis Rodriguez Zapatero said on Saturday.
Bernanke says recovery on track but jobs to lag
Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke said on Wednesday the U.S. economic recovery was on a solid footing but cautioned it could be years before the jobs lost during the deep recession of 2008-2009 are restored.
Bernanke says U.S. recovery on track but jobs to lag
Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke said on Wednesday the U.S. economic recovery was on a solid footing but cautioned it could be years before the jobs lost during the deep recession of 2008-2009 are restored.
Wall Street tumbles as Friday jobs data turns buyers off
Stocks fell on Monday, taking the S&P 500 to its lowest close in seven months, as industrials and technology shares fell and investors stayed on their heels after last week's payrolls figure discouraged buyers.
Wall Street falls as Friday jobs data turns buyers off
Stocks fell on Monday, led by industrials and technology as investors stayed on their heels after last week's payrolls figure discouraged buyers.
Wall Street drops as jobs data keeps buyers at bay
Stocks fell on Monday, led by industrials and technology as investors stayed on their heels after last week's payrolls figure discouraged buyers.
Jobs headlines Apple event, new iPhone expected
Apple Inc is widely expected to introduce its latest iPhone on Monday, as the company hopes to expand its lead in the increasingly competitive smartphone market.
Conference board jobs index rises in May
A gauge of the job market rose in May for the ninth straight month, indicating that a disappointing May jobs report released by the government last week may be a one-off, a research group said on Monday.
For stocks, angst over Europe, jobs
U.S. stocks could face more pressure this week unless investors get some relief from worries about Europe, jobs and the toll they might take on the economic recovery.
Europe and jobs keep stocks' anxiety high
U.S. stocks could face further pressure next week unless investors get some relief from worries about Europe, jobs and the toll they might take on the economic recovery.
Wall Street hit by jobs data and European worries
Stocks cascaded to their lowest close since February on Friday after May's jobs figure slammed investors already reeling from worry over another developing debt crisis, this time in Hungary.
Wal-Mart sets $15 billion buyback, to boost jobs 23 percent
Wal-Mart Stores Inc plans to buy back $15 billion more of its shares and expects to add over 500,000 employees in the next five years as it increases its global presence.
Pages
- Prev
- 80
- 81
- 82
- 83
- 84
- 85
- 86
- 87
- 88
- Next
- Promoted in Brussels attacks
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
- 5
Editor's pick
-
How Tag Markets Is Building a Technology First Approach to Forex and CFD Trading
-
The Space Industry Keeps Growing, Boosted By Defense Initiatives
-
China's Dancing Robot Star Unitree Heads For A Record IPO. Investors Want In.
-
XRP Falls Below $1 for the First Time Since 2024, on Ripple's Biggest Korea Day
-
Yields Rose and Tensions With Iran Remained High. Stocks Fell.
-
In The Age Of AI Agents, E-Commerce Companies Are Doubling Down On Client Retention
