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US labor market shows cooling amid low-hire, low-fire trends

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Latest: US unemployment claims dip to 206,000

The July 2026 U.S. jobs report confirmed unexpected labor market weakness, with nonfarm payrolls decreasing by 23,000 jobs. This significantly missed market expectations of gains between 80,000 and 100,000 and marked the

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US and Australian economic sentiment decline

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Latest: Global business confidence faces pressure amid austerity and economic caution

Economic sentiment among businesses and lenders in the United States has shown signs of weakening and caution. In early September 2026, surveys indicated that US lenders were becoming increasingly wary due to geopolitica