Economy
Labor Dept. won’t release Friday’s key jobs report, other data if government shuts down
The US Capitol is seen in the background as signage for US Department of Labor is seen in Washington, DC on August 4, 2025. Jim Watson | Afp | Getty Images The Labor Department is preparing for what would amount to a news and data blackout should the U.S. government suspend operations. In a contingency […]
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A possible risk to markets from a shutdown getting chatter on trading floors
Markets have largely shrugged off previous government shutdowns, but this time could prove different if it shows U.S. government ineptitude has fallen to a new low. That could cause rating agencies to reexamine the high, but fragile condition of U.S. credit worthiness. On Monday the Labor Department said it’s preparing a contingency plan for what […]
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Stocks making the biggest moves midday: CSX, Electronic Arts, Pony AI, Merus & more
Check out the companies making the biggest moves midday: CSX — the railroad operator rose more than 3% after it named Steve Angel chief executive , replacing Joe Hinrichs. The management shake-up follows pressure by activist investor Ancora Holdings, which criticized declining efficiency at CSX and pushed for the company to consider mergers and acquisitions […]
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The UK’s finance minister keeps public guessing over tax hikes
British Chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves speaks to media prior to her speech on day two of the Labour Party conference at ACC Liverpool on September 29, 2025 in Liverpool, England. Ian Forsyth | Getty Images News | Getty Images U.K. Chancellor Rachel Reeves gave little away Monday about where the axe could fall […]
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Stocks making the biggest premarket moves: Electronic Arts, Novo Nordisk, Lam Research, Oracle & more
Check out the companies making headlines before the bell: Electronic Arts — Shares rose 5% shortly after a consortium of investors led by Jared Kushner announced it had struck a $55 billion deal to acquire the videogame maker and take it private, confirming earlier reports. Cannabis stocks — The group surged after President Donald Trump […]
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Eric Adams drops out of New York City mayoral race
New York City Mayor Eric Adams speaks to members of the media outside the Grace Agard-Harewood Older Adult Club in the Brooklyn borough of New York City, U.S., Sept. 15, 2025. Jeenah Moon | Reuters New York City Mayor Eric Adams announced Sunday that he is suspending his bid for re-election. His announcement could give […]
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GOP leaders say Obamacare tax credit fight can wait until after government shutdown is averted
U.S. Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-SD) speaks to members of the media alongside fellow Republicans during a press conference following Republicans weekly policy lunch on Capitol Hill in Washington, D.C., U.S., September 3, 2025. Nathan Howard | Reuters As congressional Democrats push to tie extending Affordable Care Act insurance subsidies to the government funding […]
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‘Spectacular’ AI growth is creating a serious labor market problem for Fed, Jefferies’ David Zervos warns
Fast Money ‘Spectacular’ AI growth is creating a serious labor market problem for Fed, Jefferies’ David Zervos warns Published Sat, Sep 27 202512:00 PM EDT Alexa LoMonaco Stephanie Landsman@stephlandsman WATCH LIVE Source
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Not just for the ultra-wealthy: Two firms team up to create more access to private credit boom
ETF Edge Not just for the ultra-wealthy: Two firms team up to create more access to private credit boom Published Sat, Sep 27 202511:00 AM EDT Blair Bao WATCH LIVE Source
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The resilient stock market may be keeping the economy out of a recession. Why that’s a bad thing
Traders work on the floor at the New York Stock Exchange in New York City, U.S., Sept. 17, 2025. Brendan McDermid | Reuters Stock market growth that seems impervious to tariffs, politics and a moribund jobs picture is in turn powering consumer spending and putting a floor under an economy that many expected to be […]
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