Here are the five key takeaways from the January jobs report

The January nonfarm payrolls report beat Wall Street expectations in both job creation and the unemployment rate.

Industry 2026-02-12 01:35

Here are the five key takeaways from the January jobs report

The January nonfarm payrolls report beat Wall Street expectations in both job creation and the unemployment rate.

Industry 2026-02-12 01:35

Disappointing holiday season: December retail sales were flat, falling well short of estimate

Consumer activity slowed sharply for the December holiday shopping season.

Industry 2026-02-10 21:33

Disappointing holiday season: December retail sales were flat, falling well short of estimate

Consumer activity slowed sharply for the December holiday shopping season.

Industry 2026-02-10 21:33

BP profits fall after oil prices drop

The oil giant also says it is suspending its share buyback programme ahead of the arrival of its new boss.

Industry 2026-02-10 07:59

Consumer Credit Smashes All Estimates As Monthly Credit Card Debt Unexpectedly Surges By Most In 2 Years

2025 closed with a surprising surge in consumer spending and retail sales, one which was unexpected

Industry 2026-02-06 23:58

Consumer Credit Smashes All Estimates As Monthly Credit Card Debt Unexpectedly Surges By Most In 2 Years

2025 closed with a surprising surge in consumer spending and retail sales, one which was unexpected

Industry 2026-02-06 23:58

Japan’s Bond Market Revolt: Is the World Facing a New Financial Shock?

Japan’s sudden bond market turmoil, driven by fiscal strain and a historic shift in central bank policy, is believed to be quietly reshaping global liquidity flows and could have far reaching consequences for investors worldwide.

Industry 2026-02-06 18:25

Amazon shares tumble as it joins the Big Tech AI spending spree

Technology stocks have fallen this week as investors appeared wary of the sectors big investment plans.

Industry 2026-02-05 22:29

Layoffs in January were the highest to start a year since 2009, Challenger says

With the recent narrative centering on a no-hire, no-fire labor market, the data suggests that the layoff part of the equation could be stepping up.

Industry 2026-02-05 20:30

Layoffs in January were the highest to start a year since 2009, Challenger says

With the recent narrative centering on a no-hire no-fire labor market, the data suggests that the layoff part of the equation could be stepping up.

Industry 2026-02-05 20:30

Private payrolls rose by just 22,000 in January, far short of expectations, ADP says

The U.S. labor market barely budged in January, with hiring below even muted expectations.

Industry 2026-02-04 21:15

No Global Recession In 2026, But Period Of Poor Growth Continues

The IMF estimates for 2026 show no signs of recession. However, the global economy remains in a peri

Industry 2026-02-04 20:00

No Global Recession In 2026, But Period Of Poor Growth Continues

The IMF estimates for 2026 show no signs of recession. However, the global economy remains in a peri

Industry 2026-02-04 20:00

US Services Sector Surveys Signal Solid Growth In January, But...

Following the dramatic rebound in US Manufacturing survey data - driven by a surge in new orders - '

Industry 2026-02-04 18:06

US Services Sector Surveys Signal Solid Growth In January, But...

Following the dramatic rebound in US Manufacturing survey data - driven by a surge in new orders - '

Industry 2026-02-04 18:06

Friday's jobs report will be delayed because of the partial government shutdown

Following last year's record shutdown, the BLS also was forced to delay a number of its releases.

Industry 2026-02-03 01:38

Huge Surge In New Orders Sends US Manufacturing Activity Near 4 Year Highs

With 'hard' data sustaining signs of solid growth (e.g. factory orders and jobless claims), 'soft' s

Industry 2026-02-02 18:07

Huge Surge In New Orders Sends US Manufacturing Activity Near 4 Year Highs

With 'hard' data sustaining signs of solid growth (e.g. factory orders and jobless claims), 'soft' s

Industry 2026-02-02 18:07

Bifurcation Nation & The TINA Economy's Freefall

The term has entered the lexiconto describe the divergence of the top tier of earners and owners of

Industry 2026-02-01 17:20