Jobless claims increase 178,000 in March Unemployment rate drops to 4.3% from 4.4% amid drop in participation rate The average work week shortens to 34.2 hours from 34.3 hours WASHINGTON, April 3 (Reuters) – U.S. job growth picked up sharply in March as a health care workers’ strike ended and temperatures rose, but labor market … Read more
Nonfarm payrolls are forecast to increase 60,000 in March Economists say it will take time for the oil price hike to affect the labor market The unemployment rate is expected to remain steady at 4.4% WASHINGTON, April 3 (Reuters) – U.S. job growth may have picked up in March as a health workers’ strike ended … Read more
Retail sales increased by 0.6% in February Basic sales earn 0.5%; a large tax refund guarantees spending Production increases in March, but the supply chain continues to deteriorate WASHINGTON, April 1 (Reuters) – U.S. retail prices rose by the most in seven months in February as car prices rose and temperatures soared, but rising gasoline … Read more
Job opportunities fell by 358,000 in February, led by a decline in small and medium-sized businesses. Layoffs and layoffs increased to 1.721 million, and the rate increased to 1.1%. The Conference Board review shows few plans to buy big-ticket items despite some optimism WASHINGTON, March 31 (Reuters) – U.S. consumer confidence rose unexpectedly in March, … Read more
Canada’s economy grew by 0.1% month-on-month in January The preliminary estimate shows growth in February to be around 0.2% Growth in January was led by manufacturing industries Service industries stand out as real estate contractors OTTAWA, March 31 (Reuters) – Canada’s economy grew modestly in January, with monthly output rising slightly as strength in many … Read more
Inflation fears are driving bonds now, financial fears are likely to follow High security costs, chargebacks and the potential impact of shortages Rising inflation and environmental risks pose future threats March 31 (Reuters) – Inflation risks have pushed Treasury yields higher since the US-Iran conflict fueled energy prices. Now another threat to the health of … Read more
Item 1 of 5 Shoppers walk along Regent Street in London, Britain, May 15, 2025. REUTERS/Maja Smiejkowska/File Photo [1/5]Shoppers walk along Regent Street in London, Britain, May 15, 2025. REUTERS/Maja Smiejkowska/File Photo Purchase Licensing Rightsopens a new tab UK GDP confirmed at +0.1% in Q4 The Iran war is expected to be a major concern … Read more
Prolonged conflicts change the market’s focus to bearish growth Central banks walk a tightrope; UK long-term interest rates are expected to rise by around 100 bps in March Germany is up 69bps, US is up 50bps SINGAPORE/LONDON/NEW YORK, March 30 (Reuters) – Global government bonds are headed for their biggest monthly decline in years as … Read more
Market makers are reluctant to take risks as the Middle East war rages Liquidity crunch increases market volatility, wild price swings Increasingly, merchants are struggling to find willing customers LONDON/NEW YORK/SINGAPORE, March 30 (Reuters) – The Iran war has sent jitters across financial markets, leaving some investors and market makers reluctant to take risks, making … Read more
Nikkei futures slide, S&P futures widen in fall Brent rose 60% in March, the largest monthly increase Gulf peace talks are uncertain as the US builds up troops SYDNEY, March 30 (Reuters) – Stock markets tumbled in Asia on Monday as investors watched for a prolonged Gulf conflict that has already pushed oil prices to … Read more