German manufacturing orders dropped in April, reversing some of the gains in March that came on the back of stock building after the outbreak of […]
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The Wall Street Journal’s inaugural Best Companies for the Future ranking is dominated by tech firms
This new ranking also showcases tech giants Alphabet, Microsoft, Meta and Cisco, propelled by high scores for innovation, financial strength and AI readiness Source link
Japan Rate-Hike Hopes Intact Despite Growth Miss
The Japanese economy grew at a slightly slower pace than initially estimated in the first quarter. Source link
China’s Foreign Exchange Reserves Rose in May
China’s Foreign Exchange Reserves Rose in May Source link
From oil to interest rates, Trump has repeatedly moved markets in his direction. Whether that serves the economy is another question, columnist Greg Ip writes.
From oil to interest rates, the president has repeatedly moved markets in his direction. Whether that serves the economy is another question. Source link
Economists had written off the great American job-creation machine. Now, it’s revving back to life.
Demand for labor is back. Some economists speculate that immigrants are rejoining the workforce, boosting the labor supply. Source link
Kevin Warsh faces early Fed pressure as strong jobs data fuel a hawkish shift, rate hike bets and policy clash
Friday’s labor-market rebound sets in motion a collision between the new Fed chair, the bond market and the White House. Source link
Week Ahead for FX, Bonds: U.S. Inflation Data Due, ECB Likely to Raise Rates
U.S. inflation data in the coming week will be closely watched as investors gauge how likely it is that the Federal Reserve will raise interest […]
Canada Unemployment Rate Unexpectedly Drops to 6.6% in May
Employers in the country added 87,800 jobs in May, Statistics Canada said. That was the strongest single month since the start of 2024, and rolled […]
The U.S. added 172,000 jobs in May, the Labor Department said Friday, beating expectations. The unemployment rate stayed unchanged at 4.3%
Hiring beat expectations with 172,000 new jobs. The unemployment rate held steady at 4.3%. Source link