U.S. Economy Added 303,000 Jobs in March

U.S. employers added significantly more jobs last month than the 200,000 economists expected. The unemployment rate slipped to 3.8%. 


 
Stock Futures Edge Higher After Jobs Report

Stock futures ticked higher after data show the U.S. added 303,000 jobs in March, above the 200,000 economists expected. 


 
The Hot Sale Going on at Department Stores: Their Shares

Private buyers might have more stomach for the struggling retail sector than jaded stock investors. 


 
China Shock 2.0 Sparks Global Backlash Against Flood of Cheap Goods

Emerging economies have joined the U.S. and Europe in shielding domestic manufacturers from a rising tide of Chinese imports. 


 
Japan Government Watching Currency Movements Closely

Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida said his government wouldn't rule out any measures in dealing with foreign-exchange rates. 


 
German Factory Orders Post Disappointing Rise

German manufacturing orders rose 0.2% in February, lower than economists' forecasts and reflecting only a moderate rebound as demand for goods remains sluggish. 


 
India Central Bank Holds Rate Steady as Economy Stays Strong

India's central bank kept its policy rate unchanged as the country's economic growth remains strong and inflation eases. 


 
Israel Says Troops Lacked Grounds for Strike That Killed Seven Aid Workers

The Israeli military said it had dismissed two officers and reprimanded three following an investigation that found troops had violated its rules. 


 
Hannon's Take: Fresh Faith in Forecasts

Recent inflation readings in Europe have been much closer to ECB projections than was the case in 2022 and early 2023. 


 
The Costco Shoppers Putting $2,000 Gold Bars in Their Carts

Young investors say the old-school store of value is a hedge against inflation and catastrophe.


(END) Dow Jones Newswires

04-05-24 0915ET