Hiring slowdown boosts unemployment rate in July
The Labor Department reports 113000 new jobs in July, down from 124000 in June, raising the national unemployment rate from 4.6 to 4.8 percent. Black unemployment rose to 9.5 percent, while Hispanics held at 5.3 percent. Health care, tech, hotels, and foodservice added jobs though overall momentum cooled. the Fed may pause rate hikes amid slowing activity.
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Stocks slip as payroll data cools rate hopes
New York stocks edged lower after the Labor Department reported slower job growth and unemployment ticks up to 4.8 percent. The 113,000 jobs added trailed estimates, boosting caution about a possible Fed rate hike. Bond yields fell while the dollar weakened and gold dipped.
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Apple stock option woes cloud investors outlook
Investors weigh potential accounting and legal risks as Apple struggles with stock option handling. Shares fell up to 6.7 percent but closed down 1.9 percent on Nasdaq as regulators face possible delisting and analysts warn the fallout could touch Steve Jobs and boardroom leaders. Apple's iPod success fuels optimism.
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Soybean futures gain on CBOT as grains end mixed
Chicago Board of Trade grain futures finished mixed with soybeans advancing. September wheat rose to 3.96 a bushel while September corn held at 2.45 and September oats dropped to 1.84 a bushel. Soybeans climbed to 5.82 a bushel in Friday trading. The Associated Press.
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Eastern Cornbelt carcass prices by thickness range from 64.00 to 75.00 with 0.5 to 0.9 inch bf intervals. Today’s negotiated purchases total 9,521 amid steady Illinois Direct Hogs Laws and light to moderate demand. US 1-3 weights list 27.00 to 37.00 with boars 28.00 to 15.00 depending on weight. Associated Press.
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