Economy

The 200,000 initial jobless claims suggest employers are still in a pattern of limited layoffs.

European leaders question U.S. “reliability” in trade pacts after President Trump threatens more new tariffs.

“The key positive in this report is flat core goods prices, reinforcing the view that tariff pass‑through to consumers has been much milder than anticipated.”

“The legal action the central bank is now facing further intensifies the growing political and legal pressure from the executive branch on the independence and credibility of a key pillar of U.S. governance.”

Non-farm employee output per hour soared in Q3.

Consumer spending is strong, even as consumer confidence continues to decline.