[ad_1] WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The U.S. unemployment rate dropped to near a 50-year low of 3.5% in September, with job growth increasing moderately, suggesting the slowing economy could avoid a recession for now despite trade
Spain says it will respond with strength to new U.S. tariffs
[ad_1] MADRID (Reuters) – Spain has summoned the U.S. ambassador in Madrid to express its complete rejection of any new U.S. tariffs on European Union goods and will press for strong counter measures if they
Oil settles up as U.S. unemployment rate drops, but crude ends week down 5%
[ad_1] NEW YORK (Reuters) – Oil prices rose about 1% on Friday as an increase in U.S. jobs eased some financial market concerns that a slowing global economy could dent oil demand, but crude fell
‘Goldilocks’ jobs data propels Wall St. to best day since August
[ad_1] (Reuters) – Wall Street surged on Friday after moderate jobs growth in September offered relief from a spate of dismal economic data this week that has rankled markets and fueled concerns that the world’s
Capital spending outlook another worry ahead of earnings
[ad_1] NEW YORK (Reuters) – Investors are preparing for more cautious capital investment outlooks from U.S. companies as worries mount heading into earnings season about the possibility of an economic recession. Capital expenditure increases have
UAW sees ‘good progress’ on key issues to try to resolve GM strike
[ad_1] FILE PHOTO: The GM logo is seen at the General Motors plant in Sao Jose dos Campos, Brazil, January 22, 2019. REUTERS/Roosevelt Cassio (Reuters) – The United Auto Workers union said on Friday it
U.S. eliminating tariff exemption for imports of new solar panel technology
[ad_1] FILE PHOTO: An array of solar panels is seen in the desert near Victorville, California, U.S. March 28, 2018. REUTERS/Lucy Nicholson/File Photo WASHINGTON (Reuters) – U.S. trade officials said on Friday they were eliminating
Exclusive: Regulators weigh ‘startle factors’ for Boeing 737 MAX pilot training – Transport Canada executive
[ad_1] MONTREAL/CHICAGO (Reuters) – Global regulators are looking at “startle factors” that can overwhelm pilots as they consider revised protocols for the Boeing 737 MAX, Nicholas Robinson, the head of civil aviation for Transport Canada,
Easing concerns about U.S. economy lift equity markets
[ad_1] NEW YORK (Reuters) – A report showing a modest increase in U.S. jobs lifted world equity benchmarks broadly on Friday, restoring calm after one of the worst weeks for stocks in months. The unemployment
Dollar edges lower as U.S. jobs-inspired rally fizzles
[ad_1] NEW YORK (Reuters) – The dollar inched lower on Friday, giving up gains fueled by a generally solid U.S. jobs report that slightly underperformed expectations, as investors worried about political risk in the United