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U.S. Added 12,000 Jobs in October as Storms Sidelined Workers

Job growth slowed sharply, as hurricanes Helene and Milton put thousands out of work, while the Boeing strike kept more off the job.

Stocks Wrap Up Volatile Week With Gains

Shares of Amazon and Intel help the S&P 500 recoup some losses from the prior session.

U.S. Job Growth Gradually Slowing Beyond Storm, Strike Disruptions

The U.S. economy's surprising resilience this fall left economists and investors wondering what-if anything-could interrupt the steady drip of strong economic data.

ISM factory index drops, marking 7th straight month below growth threshold

The malaise that has loomed over the manufacturing sector for the better part of the past two years seems like it will continue, according to one economist.

Trump and Harris Plans Could Both Stoke Inflation. That Means a More Hawkish Fed.

The Federal Reserve might have to keep interest rates higher to offset either administration's fiscal largesse.

Credit and Debit Cards Ate Cash. So What's Eating Cards?

Card payments in the U.S. are no longer growing twice as fast as personal consumption: What that means for the business of plastic

Iran Warns It Will Retaliate for Israel's Attack

A response would extend the cycle of violence between the two enemies and risk dragging the Middle East into a wider war.

Trump Wants a Weaker Dollar. That Will Be Easier Said Than Done

Markets are betting that a Trump presidency would mean a stronger dollar, even when those involved claim they want the opposite.

China Manufacturing Activity Gauge Adds to Tentative Signs of Recovery

A private gauge of China's manufacturing activity signaled that the sector returned to growth in October, in a potential sign that Beijing's more aggressive efforts to boost the economy are having an effect.

China Policy Meeting Next Week Can Tip Economic Recovery Scales, or Disappoint Again

Markets hope for a blockbuster fiscal package aimed at the economy's weak spots. But optimists have been burned before and there's a higher degree of skepticism this time around.