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Asia markets set to open mixed after Wall Street gains on cooler-than-expected jobs data and rate-cut hopes

The ADP report is the last jobs picture the Federal Reserve gets before it meets Dec. 9-10. Markets are now pricing in an 89% chance of a cut. Read More

Asia report: Most markets rise on Fed rate cut hopes

Asia-Pacific markets mostly advanced on Thursday, buoyed by gains on Wall Street after weaker US jobs data bolstered expectations of a Federal Reserve rate cut next week. Read More

Asian shares are mixed after Wall Street inches closer to its all-time high

MANILA, Philippines — Asian shares were mixed on Friday after the U.S. stock market held near its records in a quiet day of trading. U.S. futures were higher while oil prices fell. Read More

Fed’s Beige Book Finds Softening Job Market

The Fed’s latest Beige Book points to weaker hiring, softer consumer spending, and moderate price pressures as policymakers weigh a potential year-end rate cut. Read More

Hints Of A Weak Jobs Market Ahead Of Thursday's Payrolls Report

The government has reopened, and the task of piecing together the missing economic data points has started. The view of economists for Thursday’s release of payrolls data for September indicates that ... Read More

The U.S. added a robust 119,000 jobs in September, but there are still signs of a weakening labor market

The United States added 119,000 jobs in September, a stronger-than-expected figure and a sign that the economy was adding jobs at a healthy clip before government shutdown. But the details of the ... Read More