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2026-09-08T09:57:23.000Z
Nonfarm payrolls surged by 162,000 jobs last month after an upwardly revised rise of 21,000 in July.

US job growth nearly triples forecasts in August, boosting Fed rate hike bets

2026-09-04T13:07:51.000Z
Federal Reserve Board Governor Christopher Waller speaks prior to giving a Reuters interview in Washington, D.C., Sep 3, 2026.

US Fed’s Waller says safety premium for Treasuries is gone

2026-09-03T22:30:10.000Z
The report showed an 11.4 per cent surge in imports of capital goods – a category that includes computers and accessories, semiconductors and telecommunications equipment .

US trade gap widens to largest since early 2025 on AI push

2026-09-03T13:30:48.000Z
The pace of price increases slowed in three of the 12 Fed districts, increased in one, and was unchanged in eight, the report said.

US Fed survey shows economic activity edged up, prices rose moderately in recent weeks

2026-09-02T23:10:33.000Z
The rebound in factory orders in July was led by a 12.7 per cent surge in orders for civilian aircraft and parts.

Rise in US factory orders beats expectations in July

2026-09-02T15:26:42.000Z
Private employment rose by 38,000 jobs last month after an upwardly revised 46,000 in July.

US private payrolls growth slows in August, ADP says

2026-09-02T13:16:42.000Z
The labour market is generally viewed as stable, which economists say should allow the Federal Reserve to keep its eye on stubbornly high inflation.

US job openings rise in July after sharp downward revision in previous month

2026-09-01T14:55:00.000Z
Manufacturing, which accounts for about 9.4 per cent of the economy, remains supported by an artificial intelligence buildout.

US manufacturing activity slows in August; input prices still elevated

2026-09-01T14:22:32.000Z
US Secretary of the Treasury Scott Bessent brushed aside concerns voiced by some US central bank policymakers over the Treasury’s surprise decision to increase bond buybacks.

‘I’m not sure where the bond market turmoil is’: Bessent pushes back on US debt fears

2026-08-31T05:43:56.000Z