The federal shutdown affects October BLS data collection
First, the government shutdown meant no September jobs report. Now, on day 13, the shutdown will affect the…
Federal employees in mental health and disease control were among targets in weekend firings
NEW YORK (AP) — Hundreds of federal employees working on mental health services, disease outbreaks and disaster preparedness…
Education Dept. wipes out special ed office, union says
The agency cut nearly everyone who works to administer federal funding for the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act,…
Wall Street Forecasts Worsening Job Market Amid Data Blackout
Topline With another jobs report sidelined Thursday morning by the ongoing government shutdown, several firms and economists have…
UK stocks spooked by new Trump threat of fresh tariffs on China
The FTSE 100 fell sharply into the close on Friday as US President Donald Trump threatened China with…
Silver price hits decades high as gold rush eases
The price of silver topped $50 an ounce, rising to levels not seen in decades (Mark Makela) The…
Wall Street and FTSE rise as traders await Fed minutes and weigh up US economic slowdown warning
US stocks pushed higher on Wednesday as traders awaited the latest Federal Reserve minutes which could provide hints…
Jobs, travel, national parks – what impact will US shutdown have?
The US federal government has shut down after Republican and Democratic lawmakers failed to resolve a budget stand-off.…
Government shutdown: Health care remains an intractable issue in Congress
WASHINGTON (AP) — Democrats believe health care is an issue that resonates with a majority of Americans as…
Bond Traders Dare to Go Longer Before 4% Yield Disappears
(Bloomberg) — Bond investors have ridden a profitable playbook this year to score big wins on Federal Reserve…