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Saturday, September 7, 2024
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Economy

Wall Street stumbles on bad jobs, economic data

Poor jobs and economic data have investors turning bearish, as interest rate cuts are already priced into markets.

Cool jobs report sets stage for interest rate cut

Coming in lower than expected for the second consecutive month, the federal jobs report guarantees the Federal Reserve will cut interest rates by at least 0.25% later this month.

The Fed welcomes a ‘soft landing’ even if many Americans don’t feel like cheering

The relatively sour mood of the public is creating challenges for Vice President Kamala Harris as she seeks to succeed President Joe Biden. Despite the fall of inflation and strong job growth, many voters say they're dissatisfied with the Biden-Harris administration's economic record — and especially frustrated by high prices.

Turkey wants to join the BRICS bloc of developing economies, official confirms

Turkey, which straddles Europe and Asia, joined the NATO military alliance in 1952. It began talks to join the European Union in 2005 but the negotiations have stalled due to concerns over democratic regression under Erdogan’s administration, and ongoing disputes with Cyprus, an EU member, among other challenges.

Strikes start at top hotel chains as housekeepers seek higher wages and daily room cleaning work

Some 10,000 hotel workers represented by the UNITE HERE union walked off the job Sunday at 24 hotels in eight cities, including Honolulu, Boston, San Francisco, San Jose, San Diego and Seattle.

Fight over Kroger-Albertsons merger heats up in federal court

The hearing, which began Monday, is expected to last three weeks.

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