Stocks Took a Jobs Report Hit. This Matters More to the Fed—and Markets.

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Markets got what they wanted from Powell with a Fed rate cut and they’re still not happy

Jerome Powell delivered a 25bps rate cut, but Wall Street’s muted reaction reflects concern it was a risk move on jobs, not confidence. Read More

Jobs Report Just Delivered Back-To-Back Fed Rate Cuts; S&P 500 Futures Rise (Live Coverage)

Economists expect the jobs report to show that employers added 77,000 payroll positions in August, including 75,000 in the private sector, according to the Econoday consensus forecast. The ... Read More

Powell Pivots, Fed Cuts Rates As Jobs Market Weakens

The Federal Reserve lowered its federal funds rate target range by 25 basis points, to 4.00–4.25 percent, on Wednesday. Read More

Markets News, Sep. 5, 2025: Stocks Slip After Hitting New Highs Following Jobs Report; Treasury Yields Hit 5-Month Low Amid Rate-Cut Hopes

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Fed's Powell signals likely September interest rate cut, citing 'downside risks' to jobs

Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell signaled a likely interest rate cut in September, noting "downside risks" to employment. Read More

What to Know About the August Jobs Report

Want more stock market and economic analysis from Phil Rosen directly in your inbox? Subscribe to Opening Bell Daily’s newsletter. The Federal Reserve finally has the data it needs to start cutting ... Read More

Trump Cabinet members target Jerome Powell for weak economy, August jobs numbers

Labor experts, including Trump administration top Cabinet members, are blaming the Federal Reserve and Chairman Jerome Powell for the latest disappointing jobs report and signs of a weakening economy. Read More

Chicago Fed president unpacks weak jobs report

Chicago Fed president unpacks weak jobs report and what it says about the economy The labor market appears to have stalled this summer, according to the significantly weaker than expected jobs report. Read More