U.S. economy added 165,000 jobs in October, way more than expected; unemployment rate slips to 4.1%
Nonfarm payrolls were expected to increase by 59,000 in October as the unemployment rate was expected to hold steady at 4.2%.
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The October jobs report is out Friday. Here's everything to expect
The Bureau of Labor Statistics releases the October nonfarm payrolls report Friday at 8:30 a.m. ET.
Bank of England hikes interest rate for the first time since Iran war, warns inflation will near 5%
One policymaker voted to raise the bank's key interest rate to 4.25%.
Private companies added 86,000 jobs in October, slightly higher than expected, ADP says
Private-sector job growth held steady in October, with gains spread across sectors
Euro zone inflation hits 4% for first time in three years as interest rate hike looms
It was driven by energy inflation, which surged above 20% in October.
Job openings posted big September gain in positive sign for labor market ahead of payrolls report
The BLS reported job openings at 7.52 million, up 333,000 from August and well above the Dow Jones consensus outlook for 7.15 million
Australia hikes rates to 18-year high to fight inflation
The Reserve Bank of Australia's decision was in line with expectations from economists polled by Reuters, and marked its fifth rate increase this year.
Third-quarter U.S. GDP increases a better-than-expected 3.4% as September inflation accelerates
The personal consumption expenditures price index was projected to increase 0.5% in September for an annual rate of 3.7%, according to the Dow Jones consensus.
Analysis: Kevin Warsh is keeping Wall Street guessing. It may be his most powerful tool
The new chairman made clear he leans toward higher interest rates, but left himself options depending on how the data comes in.
European Central Bank keeps key interest rate on hold at 2.5%
Markets saw the decision as a hawkish pause and were last pricing in a 67% chance of a December rate hike.
Here are five key takeaways from the Fed rate decision and Warsh news conference
Even though the interest-rate vote went as expected, there were a few surprises out of this week's Federal Open Market Committee meeting.
Bessent says 'not necessarily' a mistake if the Fed hikes again
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent joined CNBC for an interview on Oct. 28, 2026.
Fed rate hikes are coming, but not this week: CNBC survey
The CNBC Fed Survey shows that 93% of respondent expect a pause at the Federal Reserve meeting taking place this week.
Jobless claims near the lowest since the 1960s as low-fire trend continues
Initial filings for unemployment insurance slipped to a seasonally adjusted 194,000.
Housing is flashing warning signs just as the Fed weighs more interest rate hikes
Housing data deteriorated further in September, according to separate reports Tuesday.
UK inflation jumps to 3.5% — cementing rate hike expectations
U.K. inflation rose by a hotter-than-expected 3.5% in the 12 months to September, driven by the surging cost of motor fuels.
India’s finance minister says market liquidity makes it easier for investors to exit
Sitharaman identified fuel, fertilizer and access to capital as risks for India’s economy in 2027.