The delayed January jobs report will be released Wednesday. Here's what to expect
Economists expect that the nonfarm payrolls report should show growth that was nil or not much better during the month.
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California Pushes Ahead on EV Mandates
While Washington has pulled back on electric vehicle mandates and emissions enforcement, California is moving in the opposite direction -- and the nation's largest automakers are paying close attention.
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Navarro: Deportations Mean Smaller, Steadier Job Gains
White House senior trade adviser Peter Navarro is urging Americans — and Wall Street — to temper their expectations ahead of Wednesday's monthly jobs report, arguing that the Trump administration's deportations of illegal aliens will naturally lower the "steady" pace of job growth.
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Disappointing holiday season: December retail sales were flat, falling well short of estimate
Consumer activity slowed sharply for the December holiday shopping season.
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New York Fed: US Household Credit Troubles Worsen
Overall credit troubles in the U.S. increased modestly during the fourth quarter as some parts of the mortgage market saw accelerated fraying, amid ongoing difficulties for student loan borrowers, the New York Federal Reserve said in a report released Tuesday.
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Retail Sales Close Out Year on Lackluster Tone in Dec.
Shoppers pulled back the pace of their spending in December from November, closing out the holiday shopping season and the year on a lackluster tone.
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