Weekly jobless claims fall to 233,000, less than expected, in a positive sign for labor market

Weekly jobless claims fall to 233,000, less than expected, in a positive sign for labor market

An employment sign is seen on the window of a department store on August 02, 2024 in New York City.  Michael M. Santiago | Getty Images News | Getty Images Initial claims for unemployment insurance totaled less than expected last week, countering other signs that the labor market is weakening. First-time filings for jobless benefits … Read more

Dow sheds 1,000 points, Japan stocks rebound

Dow sheds 1,000 points, Japan stocks rebound

A trader works on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange. NYSE This report is from today’s CNBC Daily Open, our international markets newsletter. CNBC Daily Open brings investors up to speed on everything they need to know, no matter where they are. Like what you see? You can subscribe here. What you need to … Read more

CNBC Daily Open: Dow sheds 1,000 points

CNBC Daily Open: Dow sheds 1,000 points

A trader works on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) ahead of the closing bell in New York City on August 5, 2024.  Charly Triballeau | Afp | Getty Images This report is from today’s CNBC Daily Open, our international markets newsletter. CNBC Daily Open brings investors up to speed on everything … Read more

Japan’s Nikkei enters bear market zone with 26% dip but Nifty down only 4% from peak

Japan’s Nikkei enters bear market zone with 26% dip but Nifty down only 4% from peak

While Nifty’s nearly 4% fall from its peak over the last couple of sessions rests on imported factors, its Asian peer Nikkei 225 has plunged by 26% and entered a bear market on setback to its yen carry trade, following Bank of Japan’s decision to hike policy rate by 25 bps. Japan’s Nikkei has been … Read more

Markets fall with Japan stocks in bear territory; Berkshire’s cash hoard at record high

Markets fall with Japan stocks in bear territory; Berkshire’s cash hoard at record high

Traders work on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange during afternoon trading on August 02, 2024 in New York City.  Michael M. Santiago | Getty Images This report is from today’s CNBC Daily Open, our international markets newsletter. CNBC Daily Open brings investors up to speed on everything they need to know, no … Read more

Nasdaq in correction territory; Berkshire’s cash holdings reach record high

Nasdaq in correction territory; Berkshire’s cash holdings reach record high

Traders work on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange during afternoon trading on August 02, 2024 in New York City.  Michael M. Santiago | Getty Images This report is from today’s CNBC Daily Open, our international markets newsletter. CNBC Daily Open brings investors up to speed on everything they need to know, no … Read more

Job growth totals 114,000 in July, much less than expected, as unemployment rate rises to 4.3%

Job growth totals 114,000 in July, much less than expected, as unemployment rate rises to 4.3%

Job growth in the U.S. slowed much more than expected during July and the unemployment rate ticked higher, the Labor Department reported Friday. Nonfarm payrolls grew by just 114,000 for the month, down from the downwardly revised 179,000 in June and below the Dow Jones estimate for 185,000. The unemployment rate edged higher to 4.3%, … Read more

U.S. and Asian stocks fall; 10-year Treasury below 4%

U.S. and Asian stocks fall; 10-year Treasury below 4%

U.S. stocks fell sharply on Thursday as weaker-than-expected jobs and manufacturing data sparked concerns about a rapid economic slowdown. Andreas Arnold | Picture Alliance | Getty Images This report is from today’s CNBC Daily Open, our international markets newsletter. CNBC Daily Open brings investors up to speed on everything they need to know, no matter … Read more

U.S. stocks fall; 10-year Treasury yield drops below 4%

U.S. stocks fall; 10-year Treasury yield drops below 4%

A trader works during the closing bell at the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) on March 17, 2020 at Wall Street in New York City.  Johannes Eisele | Afp | Getty Images This report is from today’s CNBC Daily Open, our international markets newsletter. CNBC Daily Open brings investors up to speed on everything they … Read more

ET Budget Survey: 50% say unemployment is top challenge for India

ET Budget Survey: 50% say unemployment is top challenge for India

India has set eyes to become the third largest economy by 2030 while its Viksit Bharat vision is to make the country a developed nation by 2047. However, unemployment continues to be a major headache for the country even as it grew 8.2 per cent in FY24 and has managed to grow at an average … Read more