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Fresh labour force data will be watched closely following the Reserve Bank's assessment it was still operating above 'full employment'.

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UK Economy Stalls, Dealing Blow To New Government

Britain's economy stalled again in July, official data showed Wednesday, dealing a blow to the new Labour government that has put growth expansion at the top of its priority list.

International Business Times

UK economy flatlines in July for second month running

THE UK economy flatlined in July for the second month in a row, according to the latest official figures, as the Chancellor said she is “under no…

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New fear unlocked: unemployment worries grip consumers

Consumers are becoming more concerned about the sluggish economy and what this could mean for jobs, with cost-of-living becoming a lower order worry.

AAP

Women ditching part-time as COVID redefines flexibility

Part-time work is fading as the go-to way of meeting flexibility needs and this could open up opportunities to narrow gender-based economic disadvantage.

AAP

US Job Gains Miss Expectations In August As Labor Market Cools

US hiring bounced back in August but missed expectations while the jobless rate crept down, government data showed Friday, paving the way towards central bank rate cuts in the coming weeks.

International Business Times

Stock Market Today: Stocks End Mixed Ahead of August Jobs Report

The main indexes struggled for direction Thursday after data showed the labor market continued to cool.

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US Private Sector Hiring Misses Expectations In August: ADP

Hiring in the US private sector markedly undershot analyst expectations in August, said payroll firm ADP on Thursday, as the labor market's health comes under scrutiny.

International Business Times

Australia is about to get an economic health check. What do GDP figures mean and why are they important?

The numbers could mark the nadir in gross domestic product performance, while the RBA watches closely for cues to help time an interest rate cut

The Guardian - AU

Unemployment is rising and Australia’s economy is weak – but don’t hit the recession alarm just yet

Are we headed for a recession? The answer is complex – although for young people it already feels like one

The Guardian - AU

Are You Poor?

Many Americans believe they are worse off than they were before the pandemic, but the truth is that economic conditions are pretty good right now. So what's up?

Kiplinger

OPINION - This is not a drill: Britain’s economy is flashing green

I would be the first to admit it. My stories and commentaries on the state of the British economy have not made for very cheery reading over the past two or three years. Close friends have taken to calling me the Prynn Reaper during the seemingly interminable and gruelling cost…

Evening Standard

How To Recession-Proof Your Life

The dreaded "R" word is back on Wall Street. Now's the time to prepare for the next economic downturn.

Investors Business Daily

Does strong economic growth so far in 2024 bode well for Rachel Reeves? Don’t count on it

GDP growth juddered to a halt in June, backing theory the rebound is weak. The next six months could be tough

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The Guardian - UK

UK economy continues recovery from recession with GDP growth of 0.6%

ONS data shows strong performance in second quarter with the service sector helping drive growth

The Guardian - UK

Dollar jumps as strong US retail sales ease recession fears – as it happened

US retail sales grew by 1% in July, much stronger than the 0.3% expected; UK GDP grew by by 0.6% in second quarter of 2024

The Guardian - AU

Public sector wages increase at second fastest pace in 14 years, ABS data shows

Private sector wages growth was up just 0.7% for the June quarter, the equal lowest since the end of 2021

AAP

'Four for four': Chalmers celebrates wages growth

Workers are still experiencing stronger wage growth than pre-pandemic but average pay rises have peaked and are expected to keep moderating.

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Wages, job data in focus for clues on economy, rates

New data on wage growth and demand for workers will be in focus this week, as borrowers await clues on when the central bank might cut interest rates.

Latin Times

Stocks Track Wall St Rally As US Jobs Data Ease Recession Fears

Equities across the planet have seen big fluctuations since a closely watched gauge of the US labour market came in well below forecasts and fanned fears the Federal Reserve may have waited too long to cut interest rates.

International Business Times

Asian Stocks Track Wall St Rally As US Jobs Data Ease Recession Fears

Asian stocks rallied Friday as investors breathed a sigh of relief after US jobs data soothed concerns that the world's top economy could tip into recession, bringing a painful week to a positive end.

Investors Business Daily

Jobless Claims Fall, But Big Fed Rate Cut Is Still Warranted; S&P 500 Rises

The Federal Reserve may back a half-point rate cut on Sept. 18, even as recession fears ease, because it wrongly delayed a pivot to avoid an S&P 500 bubble.

The Street

Wall Street banks ring recession alarm

Job market data has top Wall Street banks worried about near-term recession.

Al Jazeera

Is the US headed for a recession?

The unexpected rise of US unemployment rate to a nearly three-year high has shaken the market and split economists.

Latin Times

Tokyo Plunges As Equity Markets Track Wall St On Recession Fears

US chip titan Intel became the latest bearer of bad news, warning it would slash more than 15 percent of its workforce -- about 18,000 jobs -- as it streamlines operations.

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