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The number of Americans who signed up for unemployment benefits rose last week to 262,000 — the highest since November.

MARKET WRAPS Watch For: Producer Price Index for July; Weekly Jobless Claims Opening Call: Stock futures rose on Thursday, potentally pushing the major indexes to their highest in...

Inflation decelerated by more than expected in July, but that doesn't mean our era of fast-rising prices – or Fed rate hikes – is over.

Runaway inflation took a breather in July, with consumer prices increasing by 8.5% year over year, a slower pace than the 9.1% increase in June, the Bureau of Labor Statistics

Blowout US jobs data underscores challenge ahead for central banks as tight jobs market indicates persistent inflationary pressures.

Investors shifted focus to a key inflation report this week for more clarification about the Fed’s next move at its policy meeting in September.

Investors shifted focus to a key inflation report this week for more clarification about the Fed’s next move at its policy meeting in September.

Lumber is pulling back sharply below its 2021 peak so far this year, falling 5% on Friday alone.

The S&P 500 fell, though closed off its session lows, as July’s jobs report seemingly paved the way for further rate increases. Atlassian surges 16.6 per cent.

Treasury bond exchange traded funds are gaining momentum on signs of more muted inflation ahead and lingering recession risks fueling a return to traditional safety bets.