The March jobs report will be released on Friday. Here's what to expect
The U.S. economy is projected to show job gains of 59,000 in March, with the unemployment rate holding at 4.4%.
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Job Market Remains Stable; Trade Deficit Widens
New applications for U.S. unemployment benefits unexpectedly fell last week amid low layoffs, suggesting labor market conditions remained calm in March, though economists warned that a prolonged war in the Middle East posed a downside risk.
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Oil Surges to $109, Gas Rises to $4.08/Gallon
Oil prices jumped sharply Thursday following President Donald Trump's April 1 speech on Iran, as markets reacted to renewed fears of prolonged conflict and potential supply disruptions.
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Dimon: US Confronting Greatest Geopolitical Risks Since WWII
The United States is confronting the most simultaneous risks in more than 80 years, facing a convergence of political tensions, financial vulnerability, and technological disruption, JPMorgan Chase Chairman and CEO Jamie Dimon warned in a new interview.
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Bessent: Trump Steering US Economic Strength
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent hailed President Donald Trump's April 1 address as a defining articulation of how American economic power is being leveraged to achieve decisive strategic gains abroad - particularly in confronting Iran.
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Rasmussen: Trump Approval Steady at 51%
President Donald Trump's job approval held steady at 51% in March, unchanged from February, according to Rasmussen Reports. Forty-eight percent disapproved of Trump's performance, up 2 points from the previous month.
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