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Hiring burst of 162,000 jobs in August puts the focus squarely back on inflation in the U.S.
1+ week, 2+ day ago (738+ words) WASHINGTON — The U.S. labor market bounced back in August as employers added a surprising 162,000 jobs, ending a summer of lackluster hiring with a bang. The unemployment rate remained at a low 4.1%. Hiring far exceeded the 65,000 jobs that forecasters had expected,…...
U.S. diesel prices hit a record high, pushing up transportation costs for a long list of goods
1+ week, 2+ day ago (1046+ words) CHICAGO — Diesel hit a record price in the U.S. on Friday, soaring to an average of $5.85 a gallon for the first time as the six-month war with Iran disrupts the world’s flow of fuel. Because diesel is used for many…...
Mortgage rates ease again, but remain higher than this time last year
3+ week, 2+ day ago (368+ words) The average long-term U.S. mortgage rate eased for the second week in a row, but remains elevated compared with this time last year. The benchmark 30-year fixed rate mortgage rate fell to 6.65% from 6.67% last week, mortgage buyer Freddie Mac said Thursday....
‘Many’ Fed officials think higher rates will be needed if inflation stays high
3+ week, 4+ day ago (430+ words) WASHINGTON — Many Federal Reserve officials think the central bank will have to lift its key short-term interest rate in the coming months if inflation doesn’t subside, minutes of the Fed’s meeting last month showed. The minutes of the July 28-29 meeting,…...