Job, December and Inflation

December jobs report: Strong 256,000 increase raises fresh inflation worries
The surprising 256,000 increase in new jobs in December and a declining unemployment rate is good news, but the latest employment reports masks recent softness in the labor market. The increase in new jobs in December, for example, was centered on just four industries: Health care, government, retail and leisure and hospitality.
Strong December Jobs Report Kills Chances Of A January Fed Rate Cut
Before the strong December jobs report was released, the odds were already low for an interest rate cut in the next Federal Reserve decision on January 29.
Bitcoin Hovers at $93,000 as Jobs Report Intensifies Inflation Concerns
The price of Bitcoin dipped to $92,700 as a stronger-than-expected labor market reading contributed to investors' inflation jitters.
Strong December job growth could augur fewer Fed interest-rate cuts. Here's why.
Employers across the U.S. added a robust 256,000 jobs in December, a sign the labor market remains in good shape.
Strong US Jobs Report Backs Case for Pause in Fed Rate Cuts
The latest snapshot of the US labor market affirmed what Federal Reserve officials have made clear in recent days: Interest-rate cuts are on hold for the foreseeable future.
The Fed Is in no Rush to Cut Rates, Even if There Is a Weak Jobs Report
Fed officials have signaled that it will take more than one weak report to convince them that the labor market is deteriorating.
Why the December Jobs Report Dashed Hopes for Another Fed Rate Cut
Key Takeaways The odds of the Federal Reserve cutting its benchmark interest rate this year fell after a jobs report Friday showed hiring in December blew past expectations.Strong job growth means less pressure on the Fed to cut interest rates to save the economy and prevent layoffs.
Strong jobs report keeps Fed's focus more on inflation, economist says
The Federal Reserve has been "less focused on the job market recently," and today’s better-than-expected employment report "gives them more reason to put their attention elsewhere," said Ali Jaffery,
Rate Cuts Recede as a Strong Jobs Report Bolsters Fed Uncertainties
Minutes suggest that Fed policymakers were already returning to the data-dependent mindset in the face of the incoming Trump administration. Now investors can only wait and hope.
Jobs report will test Fed interest rate cut plans
The job market likely remained firm in December, according to Wall Street forecasts and recent data heading into the employment report due Friday adds headwinds for more Federal Reserve interest-rate cuts in 2025.
Norway Core Inflation Slows More Than Expected in December
Norway’s underlying inflation eased more than expected at the end of the year, in evidence that the aggressive stance of its ...
Top Industries Where Pay Is Outpacing Inflation—And Where It's Not
The average American worker's pay increased at about the same rate as inflation in December, but pop the hood and you'll find some workers fared better than others.
India consumer inflation likely eased in December: Reuters poll
Consumer price inflation in India likely fell to 5.3% in December on moderating food price rises, a Reuters poll of ...
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Inflation may drop to 27% by December – Report
Nigeria’s inflation rate is projected to decline to 27.1 per cent by December 2025, according to the latest NESG-Stanbic IBTC ...
Jobs report today: U.S. added booming 256,000 jobs in December, unemployment at 4.1%
Employers added 256,000 jobs in December despite uncertainty over President-elect Donald Trump's policies. Unemployment dipped to 4.1% ...
Egypt inflation seen easing to 24.2% in December
Egyptian inflation is expected to have eased to 24.2% in December as food prices continued to cool, according to a poll ...
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Eurozone inflation picks up in December
Eurozone inflation rose in December as energy prices slightly ticked up, official data showed Tuesday, rebounding for a third ...