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Biden Sidelined as Israel Plans Retaliatory Iran Strike

2024/10/4
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The September U.S. jobs report exceeded expectations, with 254,000 jobs added, significantly higher than predicted. This broad-based growth, seen across sectors like leisure, hospitality, education, and healthcare, paints a more robust labor market picture than recent months. The strong report influences market expectations for the Fed's next interest rate decision.
  • 254,000 jobs added in September, exceeding the 150,000 forecast.
  • Unemployment rate dropped to 4.1%.
  • Broad-based job growth across various sectors.
  • Market expectations shift towards a smaller interest rate cut by the Fed.

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P.M. Edition for Oct. 4. Wall Street Journal national security reporter Lara Seligman) on the U.S.'s diminished influence) over its closest ally in the Middle East. And September’s U.S. jobs report was better than expected). We find out why from Journal reporter Harriet Torry). Plus, OpenAI) is opening an office in Manhattan. Tracie Hunte hosts.

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