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US economy

US job growth beats expectations in September, but unemployment rate rises to 4.4%

Nonfarm payrolls increased by 119,000 jobs after a downwardly revised 4,000 drop in August, the Labour Department’s Bureau of Labour Statistics said on Nov 20.
Nonfarm payrolls increased by 119,000 jobs after a downwardly revised 4,000 drop in August, the Labour Department’s Bureau of Labour Statistics said on Nov 20.

This is how the US economy comes crashing down

Job cuts and weak consumer sentiment are two interlocking 'Jenga blocks'  of the potentially wobbly US economy.
Job cuts and weak consumer sentiment are two interlocking 'Jenga blocks'  of the potentially wobbly US economy.

Trump talks up economy in meeting with McDonald’s owners, operators

US President Donald Trump reversed course on Nov 14 when he announced the elimination of duties on more than 200 imported food items.
US President Donald Trump reversed course on Nov 14 when he announced the elimination of duties on more than 200 imported food items.

Data ‘fog’ has some investors feeling for the exits as AI stock valuation fears flare

Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell has likened the situation to “driving in the fog” and flagged that policymakers are likely to “slow down” in response.
Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell has likened the situation to “driving in the fog” and flagged that policymakers are likely to “slow down” in response.

How markets could topple the global economy

At any sign of a wobble, speculation mounts that the market is on the precipice, says the writer.
At any sign of a wobble, speculation mounts that the market is on the precipice, says the writer.

Why Trump’s team is betting on stablecoins

US President Donald Trump holds a signed executive order on cryptocurrencies, in the Oval Office of the White House.
US President Donald Trump holds a signed executive order on cryptocurrencies, in the Oval Office of the White House.

Trump eyes more domestic travel to tout economic agenda and affordability

Coffee prices fell sharply on Nov 12 amid signs that the US will cut selected import tariffs, potentially easing supply tightness in the world’s top consuming country.
Coffee prices fell sharply on Nov 12 amid signs that the US will cut selected import tariffs, potentially easing supply tightness in the world’s top consuming country.

Trump says US faces ‘economic disaster’ if Supreme Court rules against tariffs

Mr Donald Trump hailed what he called a decline in inflation since he took office, arguing that food prices and energy prices were coming down.
Mr Donald Trump hailed what he called a decline in inflation since he took office, arguing that food prices and energy prices were coming down.

White House backs deal to end US shutdown in the coming days

A White House official said President Donald Trump considers the deal to end the US shutdown a positive development.
A White House official said President Donald Trump considers the deal to end the US shutdown a positive development.

The trillionaires are coming. They should pay their workers too

People protest during the 'No $1 Trillion for Elon Musk!' rally, at the Texas State Capitol, in Austin, on Nov 5.
People protest during the 'No $1 Trillion for Elon Musk!' rally, at the Texas State Capitol, in Austin, on Nov 5.

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MDDI (P) 046/10/2025. Published by SPH Media Limited, Co. Regn. No.202120748H. Copyright © 2025 SPH Media Limited. All rights reserved.