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Job growth totals 253,000 in April, beating expectations even as the U.S. economy slows

Job growth fared better than expected in April despite bank turmoil and a decelerating economy, the Labor Department reported Friday.…

More than 250 business leaders back Julie Su for Labor secretary as nomination hangs in the balance

More than 250 business leaders are urging the Senate to confirm acting Labor Secretary Julie Su to helm the department,…

Fed increases rates a quarter point and signals a potential end to hikes

The Federal Reserve on Wednesday approved its 10th interest rate increase in just a little over a year and dropped…

Private payrolls surged by 296,000 in April, much higher than expected, ADP says

Hiring at private companies unexpectedly swelled in April, countering expectations for a cooling job market ahead, payroll processing firm ADP…

After First Republic’s rescue, economists predict further pain with a ‘new era’ of higher inflation

After the rescue of First Republic Bank by JPMorgan Chase over the weekend, leading economists predict a prolonged period of…

3 indicators the job market is seeing what one economist calls an ‘unambiguous cooldown’

The job market is still hot but is clearly slowing from the scorching levels seen during much of the past…

Job openings fell more than expected in March to lowest level in nearly two years

Employment openings pulled back further in March, hitting a nearly two-year low in a sign that the ultra-tight U.S. job…

The First Republic deal has come at a crucial point for the markets and economy

JPMorgan Chase’s takeover of First Republic likely ends the panic phase of the banking crisis, with the fallout left to…

Charlie Munger says the U.S. commercial property market is in trouble: FT report

Charlie Munger believes there is trouble ahead for the U.S. commercial property market. The 99-year-old investor told the Financial Times…

Fed report on SVB collapse faults bank’s managers — and central bank regulators

Silicon Valley Bank’s dramatic failure in early March was the product of mismanagement and supervisory missteps, compounded by a dose…