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Maersk CEO points to strong U.S. cargo demand, dismisses recession concerns

Maersk CEO points to strong U.S. cargo demand, dismisses recession concerns

Related media - Breaking news The CEO of Maersk, a leading global trade indicator, said the U.S. shows no signs of entering a recession, with demand for cargo remaining solid. The announcement was made Wednesday during an interview with CNBC's "Squawk Box Europe." Vincent Clerc, CEO, highlighted the resilience of the container shipping market despite the widespread economic uncertainties of recent years. He stressed that container demand consistently reflects the broader economic health. Clerc stressed that while U.S. inventory levels have risen since the start of the year, they are not alarming and do not suggest a major economic downturn…
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June Unemployment Rates Rise for Women Across Racial Groups, Fall for Men

June Unemployment Rates Rise for Women Across Racial Groups, Fall for Men

More news - News 24 hours Unemployment rates among white, black and Hispanic women rose in June, in line with broader economic trends, according to data released Friday by the Labor Department. White adult women saw a slight increase in unemployment, from 3.0% in May to 3.1% in June. Black women saw their unemployment rate increase from 5.2% to 5.7%, while Hispanic women saw an increase from 4.1% to 4.5%. Overall, the national unemployment rate rose to 4.1%, from 4.0% last month. In contrast, unemployment rates for men in all three racial groups declined. The rate for white men fell…
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Summer Jobs Are Back: Teens Enter Workplace With Higher Pay, Benefits

Summer Jobs Are Back: Teens Enter Workplace With Higher Pay, Benefits

More news - Recent news KEY WEST, FLORIDA — Dailey Jogan was thrilled to learn she would be making $15 an hour and receiving benefits as the head swim coach for a team in the Detroit metro area. Her older brother’s reaction was one of surprise. At 18, Jogan spent the summer organizing meetings as the leader of a team of 250. He also enjoyed perks like free gym access and movie tickets offered by the park where they train. That $15 hourly wage represents a 25 percent increase, or $3 an hour, over what his older brother was making…
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Venu Sports: Can a New Sports Streaming Service Justify Its Price?

Venu Sports: Can a New Sports Streaming Service Justify Its Price?

More news - News 24 hours Washington DC — Sports streaming service Venu, priced at $42.99 a month, faces a major marketing challenge: finding its audience. Venu, jointly owned by Disney, Fox and Warner Bros. Discovery, announced Thursday that it will launch this fall. While it’s more expensive than services like NetflixMax and Peacock, it costs less than YouTube TV at $73 a month or a standard cable package, but those include a wider variety of entertainment, not just sports. Venu will provide access to a selection of networks: ESPN, ESPN2, ESPNU, SECN, ACCN, ESPNEWS, ABC, Fox, FS1, FS2, BTN,…
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Top Mid-Day Movers: Shake Shack, CH Robinson, Mobileye Global, More

Top Mid-Day Movers: Shake Shack, CH Robinson, Mobileye Global, More

More news - Recent news Here are some of the stocks that saw significant mid-day fluctuations: Shake Shack: The popular fast food chain saw a significant move in its stock price as investors reacted to its recent earnings reports and market trends. Italian: The logistics company's shares have seen some volatility, influenced by industry developments and financial performance updates. Mobileye Global: The technology company's shares have seen considerable activity, driven by new product announcements and strategic partnerships. Stay tuned for more updates on these and other key headlines throughout the trading day. News of interest - Featured Contributors
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Kohl’s Seeks to Attract Young Families, Increase Sales with Babies R Us Partnership

Kohl’s Seeks to Attract Young Families, Increase Sales with Babies R Us Partnership

More news - Recent news Kohl's plans to open 200 stores in its facilities by the end of September. The retailer will sell a wide variety of baby items, including strollers, car seats and cribs. WOODLAND PARK, NJ — Kohl's is targeting smaller retailers to boost sales. The retailer will open Babies R Us stores in its locations nationwide starting this week and plans to have 200 by the end of September. The stores will offer a variety of baby items the company has never sold before, including shampoo, strollers and car seats. Previously, Kohl's only sold baby clothing. With…
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What to expect from Friday’s crucial jobs report

What to expect from Friday’s crucial jobs report

Related media - Breaking news The U.S. labor market is expected to show signs of cooling in July, due to the gradual economic slowdown and the impact of Hurricane Beryl on hiring rates. The Labor Department’s July nonfarm payrolls report, due Friday at 8:30 a.m. ET, is expected to reflect this slight decline. However, the expected decline is in line with the Federal Reserve’s strategy for a controlled economic slowdown. “If the Fed was aiming for a soft landing, it looks like it’s done it,” said Mike Reynolds, vice president of investment strategy at Glenmede. “We’re seeing some weakness in…
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Eurozone inflation rises to 2.6% in July, beating projections

Eurozone inflation rises to 2.6% in July, beating projections

More news - Recent news TOULON — The European Union's statistics agency reported on Wednesday that headline inflation in the euro zone unexpectedly rose to 2.6% in July, despite a slight slowdown in the services sector. Inflation stood at 2.5% in June, down slightly from 2.6% in May. Economists polled by Reuters had expected July's inflation rate to hit June's 2.5%. Core inflation, which excludes volatile items such as energy, food, alcohol and tobacco, hit 2.9% in July, slightly above the Reuters estimate of 2.8% and in line with June's core inflation rate. Services inflation, a closely watched indicator, fell…
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Fed Inflation Gauge Points to Reducing Pressure, Possible Path for Rate Cuts

Fed Inflation Gauge Points to Reducing Pressure, Possible Path for Rate Cuts

Related media - Recent news A key inflation gauge for the Federal Reserve showed a modest increase in June from a year earlier, potentially setting the stage for an expected interest rate cut in September. The personal consumption expenditures (PCE) price index, a key measure of inflation, rose 0.1% in June and is up 2.5% year over year, matching Dow Jones estimates, the Commerce Department reported Friday. That follows a 2.6% year-over-year increase in May, with the monthly measure unchanged. The Federal Reserve relies heavily on the PCE index to measure inflation, which remains above the central bank's long-term target…
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