Jobs News What To Expect In Friday S Jobs Report—the First Since The Fed Cut Rates

The Fed cuts interest rates again as concerns grow about the job market

The Federal Reserve cut its benchmark interest rate by a quarter percentage point Wednesday, because the central bank is more concerned about the job market than it is with battling inflation. Read More

Here's what to expect from the Fed's interest rate meeting today

Concerns about a weakening labor market may outweigh worries about rising inflation, tipping the Fed toward another rate cut, economists say. Read More

There’s no jobs report today. So here’s what we know about the US labor market

On this particular Friday, at 8:30 a.m. ET, the Bureau of Labor Statistics was supposed to release the September jobs report. Read More

Government shutdown delays key monthly jobs report at a pivotal moment for the U.S. economy

Federal Reserve officials may have to determine next steps for interest rates without access to the Bureau of Labor Statistics' September employment data. Read More

America’s job market flashes yet another warning sign about the economy

Friday’s job report ... cut? No, that’s bad news for the economy and market.” “Celebrating the Fed coming to the rescue is like celebrating the ambulance coming to your house really fast – until you ... Read More

Fed Cuts Rates to Lowest Level Since 2022 but Casts Doubt on December Move

The U.S. central bank is widely expected to cut interest rates for the second meeting in a row even though the government shutdown is obscuring officials’ view of the economy. Read More

Next Fed Meeting: When It Is In October And What To Expect

At the next meeting of the Federal Open Market Committee on Oct. 28 and 29, policymakers are widely expected to cut the central bank's key interest rate to lower borrowing costs and bolster the shaky ... Read More

The federal shutdown will cut off vital economic data, including Friday’s jobs report

WASHINGTON (AP) — The government shutdown that began Wednesday will deprive policymakers and investors of economic data vital to their decision-making at a time of unusual uncertainty about the ... Read More

Weak Jobs Report Sparks Backlash From Donald Trump Critics—What to Know

The Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) jobs report was set to be released on Friday ... finally cuts interest rates.” Tahra Hoops, director of economic analysis at the Chamber of Progress, on X: “U.S. Read More

Vital economic data, including Friday’s jobs report, cut off in government shutdown

WASHINGTON (AP) — The government shutdown that began Wednesday will deprive policymakers and investors of economic data vital to their decision-making at a time of unusual uncertainty about the ... Read More