Business

Jobs Revisions Are Pointing to Labor Weakness, Says BlackRock’s Rosenberg

Jeffrey Rosenberg, portfolio manager of the Systematic Multi-Strategy Fund at BlackRock, explains why he would be “hesitant’ to write off the July US jobs report which saw payrolls decline by 23,000 while the unemployment rate fell to…

Baliem Valley Festival drives economy, tourism in Highland Papua

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Baliem Valley Festival drives economy, tourism in Highland Papua

Head of Jayawijaya District Atenius Murib expressed optimism that the 34th Baliem Valley Cultural Festival (FBLB) in ...

Antara News

Canada adds 75,000 new jobs in July, unemployment rate lowest in 2 years

CBC

Canada adds 75,000 new jobs in July, unemployment rate lowest in 2 years

Canada added 75,000 jobs in July, up 0.4 per cent, as the unemployment fell to 6.4 per cent, its lowest level in two years.

CBC

US airfares expected to stay high even if Iran ceasefire drops oil prices, experts say

The Guardian

US airfares expected to stay high even if Iran ceasefire drops oil prices, experts say

Domestic flights cost 26.5% more than last year, data shows, amid demand for travel and reduced oil refining capacity Even if a lasting ceasefire between the US and Iran lowers oil prices , travelers hoping to snag cheaper airfare should…

The Guardian

If You’re Struggling to Pay Day-to-Day Bills, There’s Help

Nonprofit financial counselors say there has been a significant increase this year in the number of borrowers seeking their advice.

The Fed Didn’t Raise Rates. The Bond Market Did.

The Fed Didn’t Raise Rates. The Bond Market Did.

The market is saying risks are rising. That means hardship for home buyers and higher hurdles for A.I. data centers and the stock market. But it’s also a boon for retirees.

Homes are selling below asking in 38 of the 50 biggest U.S. cities—if you can afford one

CNBC

Homes are selling below asking in 38 of the 50 biggest U.S. cities—if you can afford one

Home sellers in many of the largest U.S. cities are accepting offers below asking as higher mortgage rates squeeze buyers' budgets.

CNBC

Namibia: NUDO Demands Probe Into Power Utility Electrocution Deaths

[Namibian] National Unity Democratic Organisation member of parliament Vetaruhe Kandorozu has called for an independent audit and investigation into a series of fatal electrocution incidents involving employees in the electricity sector…

Kenya: Aliko Dangote - Kenya Among 10 Promising African Countries for Investment

[Capital FM] Africa's richest man Aliko Dangote has mentioned Kenya as one of the top 10 African countries for investment, citing the opportunities available across the continent.

Bilawal claims 'certain elements' within PML-N are sowing division among allies, undermining PM Shehbaz

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Bilawal claims 'certain elements' within PML-N are sowing division among allies, undermining PM Shehbaz

PPP Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari claimed on Friday that certain elements within the ruling PML-N were undermining Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and sowing discord between him and his political allies. The PPP and the PML-N have been…

Dawn

Yen Jumps 1% Against Dollar After US Jobs Data

The yen surged against the dollar after US jobs data, after earlier speculation in markets that authorities could intervene again on the currency.

Yen surrenders nearly half its gains from U.S.-Japan intervention

Japan Times