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First full month of Trump administration maintained steady job growth, report shows
The U.S. added 151,000 jobs in February, with a slight uptick in unemployment to 4.1%. Job losses in government and food sectors were offset by gains in health care and finance. (Scripps News)
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More Uncertainty Ahead: Fernandez on Trump Tariffs
Victoria Fernandez, Crossmark Global Investments Chief Market Strategist, discusses the volatility in the market as companies seem to be unsure, unaware, and confused by the next steps of the Trump Administration. She talks about...
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The UK is very clear on its support for Ukraine, says Angela Rayner as US cuts aid
Angela Rayner reaffirmed the UK's support for Ukraine as the US suspended all military aid for Ukraine. The Deputy Prime Minister also confirmed a £1.5bn investment in Britain’s neighbourhoods, to 'foster stronger, better connected and...
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Mixed ISM Data Jitters Markets
The reading on the ISM manufacturing survey was only slightly disappointing, but the details were not great. Not only did prices paid rise a lot more than expected to 62.4 (the highest since June 2022), but new orders (48.6) and...
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US Manufacturing Activity Slides to 50.3 as Prices Surge
US factory activity edged closer to stagnation as the Institute for Supply Management's manufacturing gauge slipped by 0.6 point in February to 50.3, while a gauge of prices paid for materials jumped to the highest since June 2022. Katie...
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Asylum seekers gather at Parliament Square as Borders Bill moves to committee stage in Parliament
Asylum seekers gather at Parliament Square as the Borders Bill moves to the committee stage in Parliament. Asylum seekers called to 'lift the ban' and allow access for migrants for employment in the UK.
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US Jobless Claims Hover Around Pre-Covid Levels
Applications for US unemployment increased by 5,000 to 219,000 last week, while continuing claims grew to 1.87 million. Michael McKee breaks down the numbers on Bloomberg Television.
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IHG CEO Sees Increased Demand From Business Customers
InterContinental Hotels CEO Elie Maalouf discusses the outlook for business travel and demand in China. "Corporates say they're going to travel more in 2025," Maalouf says on Bloomberg Television.
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John Swinney discusses Ukraine, Sandie Peggie and Fergus Ewing
John Swinney has refused to say if rebel backbencher Fergus Ewing should stand for the SNP in next year’s Holyrood election and chose not to comment on the Sandie Peggie/NHS Fife story. The Scottish First Minister said there should be a...
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OPM tells government agencies to start firing recently hired workers
It is the latest step in a nearly government-wide push to reduce the size of the administrative body. (Scripps News)
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Musk: US Should 'Delete Entire Agencies, Many of Them'
Tesla CEO Elon Musk speaks about his approach to government cost-cutting efforts, telling the World Government Summit in Dubai that the US should "delete entire agencies, many of them." He was speaking via video link.
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Bloomberg TV Guests React to January Jobs Report
Nonfarm payrolls moderated last month, unemployment fell, and annual government revisions now show job gains were softer but still solid in 2024, according to a Bureau of Labor Statistics report. BTV guests weigh in on the latest data.
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US Adds 143,000 Jobs in January, Unemployment Rate 4.0%
U.S. January payrolls fell short of expectations with 143,000 jobs added while the unemployment rate fell to 4.0% and hourly wages climbed a better-than-estimated 0.5%. Michael McKee breaks down the numbers on Bloomberg Television.
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Apollo's Slok Expects Fed to Hold Rates Steady
Apollo Chief Economist Torsten Slok expects the Federal Reserve to keep interest rates on hold for now, but he says there could be rate hikes later this year. He's on "Bloomberg Surveillance."
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US Services Gauge Falls in January as Orders Growth Cools
The Institute for Supply Management's gauge of services slipped to 52.8 in January from 54 at the end of 2024, with growth at US service providers softening as a measure of orders fell to a seven-month low. Michael McKee reports on...
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US Job Openings Fall to Lowest Since September
US job openings fell in December by more than forecast to a three-month low, consistent with a gradual slowdown in the labor market. Available positions decreased to 7.60 million from a revised 8.16 million reading in November, the...
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US Economy: 4Q GDP Grows at 2.3%, Jobless Claims Fall
The US economy expanded at a solid pace in the fourth quarter with gross domestic product increasing an annualized 2.3%. Applications for US unemployment benefits declined by 16,000 to 207,000 last week, while continuing claims fell from...
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Fed Is Not in Hurry to Lower Rates, Powell Says
Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell says officials are not in a hurry to lower interest rates, citing a strong economy and solid labor market. He speaks in Washington after policy makers voted unanimously to keep the federal funds rate...
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US Consumer Confidence Slumps to Four-Month Low
US consumer confidence unexpectedly fell to a four-month low in January as the Conference Board's gauge of confidence decreased 5.4 points to 104.1, data released Tuesday showed. Michael McKee reports on Bloomberg Television.
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US Jobless Claims Edge Higher, Continuing Claims Jump
Applications for US unemployment rose slightly by 6,000 to 223,000 last week, while continuing claims surged to a more than three-year high of 1.9 million. Michael McKee breaks down the numbers on Bloomberg Television.
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Bill Dudley on Economic Impact of Tariffs, Deportations
Bill Dudley, a Bloomberg Opinion columnist and former president of the Federal Reserve Bank of New York, discusses the potential economic impact of President Donald Trump's tariff policies. Speaking on "Bloomberg The Close," Dudley also...
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Workers seek flexibility as employers implement return-to-office mandates
Despite technological advancements and a preference for flexibility among American workers, employers are pushing for a return to the office this year. (Scripps News)
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BP to axe 4,700 jobs globally amid cost-cutting drive
BP has said it will cut 4,700 jobs across its global workforce and 3,000 contractor roles as part of a cost-saving drive. The company did not disclose how many people were affected per country, but the reductions amount to just over 5%...
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Biden Warns About Concentration of Power in Farewell Address
President Joe Biden warns of a "dangerous concentration of power" in the hands of a few ultra-wealthy people, threatening democracy and basic rights.