Stocks fall after a surprisingly strong jobs report raises prospects of an interest rate hike
U. S. stocks fell and Treasury bond yields mostly rose Friday after the government reported that employers unexpectedly added 162,000 jobs last month. The surprise increase in hiring could give the Federal Reserve leeway to raise its benchmark short-term interest rate to fight inflation when central bank policymakers meet later this month. “Today’s jobs report does lean toward the Fed increasing rates," said Terry Sandven, chief equity strategist at U. S. Bank Asset Management Group, that...
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- Stocks fall after a surprisingly strong jobs report raises prospects of an interest rate hike
- US issues sanctions on Turkish bank that it calls a critical financial lifeline for Iran
- Hiring burst of 162,000 jobs in August puts the focus squarely back on inflation in the US
- US diesel prices hit a record high, pushing up transportation costs for a long list of goods
- Feds open probe into Musks steering-wheel-free taxis a day after he began offering rides in them
- Pressure in China helps convince Volkswagen its time to change
- Civil rights groups urge a halt to South Africa data centers boom amid water and power fears
- Maria Bartiromo out at Fox News after more than a decade; no reason specified
- Musk launches steering-wheel-free taxi service in bet riders lose no control fears and hop inside
Thu, 03 Sep 2026
- US hits Cuba with new sanctions as islands crises multiply
- Brazil considers reciprocal measures after EU halts imports of Brazilian goods
- Tech stocks lead a rally on Wall Street as bond yields ease some more
- Volkswagen board approves cutting 50,000 more jobs and ending production at 4 plants
- Average rate on a 30-year mortgage climbs to highest level in 13 months
- Nvidia to spend $13 billion on Hugging Face, which will remain an open source platform
- Brazils Senate passes rare earth minerals regulation, paving the way for boosted exploration
- Finding a job after prison comes with extra challenges. Here are ways to overcome them
- Will Federal Reserve hike rates later this month? Waller muddies the outlook
- EPA proposal could leave the public in the dark on data center plans
- Trump administration ratchets up its fight to get more oil flowing from California
- Unemployment claims tick up to 206,000 but remain at historically low levels
- AP Exclusive: Hundreds of thousands of eligible kids are waiting for childcare assistance
Wed, 02 Sep 2026
- Trump administration backs OpenAI in New York Times copyright case over training of chatbots
- Wall Street rises as tech stocks climb and oil prices, bond yields hold relatively steady
- French leader Macron joins King Charles III and UK leader Burnham to see Bayeux Tapestry in London
- US oil giant Chevron confirms it will expand operations in Venezuela
- Dutch central bank shifts billions in gold to London in crisis preparedness move
- Tensions tied to Ceuta migrant crisis overshadow a date usually reserved for celebration
- US extends ban on flights to Haitis capital as gang violence surges
- AI boom heats up Bay Area housing market as wealthy buyers drive demand for high-end homes across US
- Bessent says 19 finance ministers agreed cheap exports are unsustainable, but China dissented
- After fleeing Afghanistan to continue educating girls, SOLA opens a permanent school in Rwanda
- Carney tells Trump Stop trying to be tough
- Indias power demand is surging, but some solar energy is going to waste
- California lawmakers last-minute deal on compensation for wildfire victims falls apart
Tue, 01 Sep 2026
- Why bond yields are rising and why everyone should care
- Bessent pitches US-backed financial literacy competition to worlds largest economies
- Stocks slip on Wall Street under pressure from higher oil prices and rising bond yields
- Burnham pledges to restore hope as he makes his House of Commons debut as UK leader
- Oil giant Chevron is expected to announce it will expand operations in Venezuela, US official says
- US job openings rise slightly to 7.3 million as labor market remains sturdy despite higher costs
- For a century, journalists have had a voluntary ethics code. Editors are giving it an AI-era reboot
- Schools reopen across Cuba as fuel, water and power shortages persist
- Submersible joins search for 20 missing in deadly Cypriot ferry disaster
- Apples new CEO, John Ternus, takes over from Tim Cook after 15 years
- A sixth straight day of Russian strikes hammers Kyiv, killing at least 12
- Fast-fashion giant Sheins shares fall after Hong Kong trading debut that spotlights its China roots
- Days after Trump announces Venezuela oil deal, White House fills in some of the details
- Nepal floods expose risks to hydropower in a warming Himalayas
Mon, 31 Aug 2026
- Oklahoma man charged with murder after 2 killed in explosion at marijuana extraction facility
- Federal Trade Commission and 22 states sue Amazon over inflated advertising prices
- Trump has asked Apple to change Lake Ontario name to Lake America on its maps, interior chief says
- United Arab Emirates says it intercepted an Iranian drone over its territorial waters
- Oil prices rise and stocks fall after US hits Iranian sites in the Strait of Hormuz
- Dramatically low flyby by passenger jets over packed South African stadium sparks safety debate
- France to supply Sweden with 4 frigates to bolster the NATO countrys defense
- Russias jet-powered drones bring empty Kyiv supermarket shelves and rattle Ukrainians
- United Arab Emirates intercepts an Iranian drone, and other news from the Middle East
- Japanese automakers Nissan and Honda agree to work together on software for cars
Sun, 30 Aug 2026
- US plans to sanction another bank in effort to clamp down on Iran transactions, Bessent tells AP
- What we know about Trumps deal giving US access to vast oil reserves in Venezuela
- Meep, meep. Coyote vs. Acme opens with $15.5 million, Spider-Man stays No. 1 for fifth weekend
- Investors prosper and consumers pay as the Iran war exacts an uneven economic toll 6 months in
- Olivia Rodrigos festival is uniting women and girls behind nonprofits promoting their well-being
Sat, 29 Aug 2026
- Warsh raises stakes for Feds next meeting and other takeaways from Jackson Hole conference
- Trump says US has entered deal with Venezuela to take control of 65 billion barrels of oil reserves
Fri, 28 Aug 2026
- The bond market prepares for a hike to interest rates, while US stocks drift lower
- Juul gets OK to sell updated vaping device with age-gating technology
- Federal appeals court panel gives Nevada a win in its fight to regulate prediction market Kalshi
- Israeli strikes kill 5 in Gaza and 3 in West Bank, and other news in the Middle East
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