The U.S. labor market ended 2024 on a high note, with employers adding 256,000 jobs in December. This exceeded expectations and reflected confidence in economic stability. The unemployment rate dropped to 4.

Wall Street's main indexes were on track to open higher on Tuesday, as investors assessed softer-than-expected producer inflation to gauge the Federal Reserve's monetary policy trajectory this year. A Labor Department report showed the producer price index rose 3.

Wall Street's main indexes fell on Tuesday as investors turned their attention to upcoming inflation data and quarterly earnings reports, which are expected to provide insights into the health of the U.

Wall Street's main indexes surged on Wednesday, with the benchmark S&P 500 at a one-week high, propelled by lower-than-expected core inflation data for December and robust quarterly earnings from the biggest U.

The U.S. Department of Labor said it entered an agreement with JBS USA in which the meatpacker will provide $4 million to assist individuals and communities affected by unlawful child labor practices nationwide.

Wall Street's main indexes soared on Wednesday, with the benchmark S&P 500 touching a one-week high, driven by lower-than-expected December core inflation data and robust quarterly earnings from major U.

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The number of Americans filing new applications for unemployment benefits rose marginally last week, suggesting no deterioration in labor market conditions and reinforcing expectations that the Federal Reserve would not cut interest rates next week.

As U.S. President Donald Trump returns to the White House, it already seems clear that his second term will look little like his first. Many of Trump’s first-term appointments distanced themselves from his views and even denounced him.

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President Donald Trump is picking from his most loyal supporters as he creates his Cabinet and appoints others to key roles within his administration.

Following a cautious opening to the week, Gold (XAU/USD) reversed its direction and registered near 3% weekly gains, reaching its highest level since October 31 in the $2,780 region on Friday. As market attention turns to next week’s key central bank events, Gold’s technical outlook remains bullish, albeit showing signs of overbought conditions.