US job growth surges, wages push higher in May
Nonfarm payrolls increased 280,000 last month, the largest gain since December, the Labor Department said on Friday.
Jun 05, 2015, 19:00 PM IST
Dollar rises ahead of May US jobs report
"There`s no doubt that the US economy and the labor market is improving, but the dollar is also overbought so even if it pushes higher on the back of a strong jobs number, it could be hit by profit-taking next week" ahead of a Federal Reserve policy decision on June 17, Lien said.
Jun 05, 2015, 10:45 AM IST
Fed still seen in lift-off mode as Yellen takes centre stage
The US Federal Reserve is likely to stick with plans to raise interest rates later this year, with progress towards its employment and inflation goals helping allay concerns over the economy`s recent weakness, current and former Fed officials say.
May 22, 2015, 09:11 AM IST
US Fed concerned over debt market investors' excessive risks
In the market for leverage loans, the Fed is certainly seeing reach for yield and seeing deterioration in underwriting standards
May 07, 2015, 08:14 AM IST
Dollar up in Asian trade
The euro bought $1.1141 in late-morning Singapore trade from $1.1146 in New York late Monday, while the dollar climbed to 120.15 yen from 120.14 yen.
May 05, 2015, 10:23 AM IST
Dollar extends gains against euro
The euro bought $1.1194 in afternoon Singapore trade from $1.1200 in New York late Friday. It also fell to 134.40 yen from 134.56 yen.
May 04, 2015, 11:35 AM IST
US jobless claims steady at 295,000
New claims for US unemployment insurance benefits held steady last week above the trend, the Labor Department reported on Thursday.
Apr 23, 2015, 18:41 PM IST
Solid US job growth anticipated despite weak economy
The labor market has largely shrugged off a harsh winter, a buoyant dollar, weaker global demand and a now-resolved labor dispute at West Coast ports, which have combined to undermine economic activity in the first quarter.
Apr 03, 2015, 11:07 AM IST
US jobs to add heat to Fed lift-off debate
Labour market data are therefore likely to be the highlight of the economic week, providing a further signal to the Fed on the health of the US economy and its capacity to withstand rate rises.
Mar 29, 2015, 15:15 PM IST
US weekly jobless claims little-changed
The US Labor Department said on Thursday that initial jobless claims totaled 312,000 in the week ending June 21.
Jun 26, 2014, 18:54 PM IST
