U.S. jobs engine sputters
U.S. employers added 96,000 jobs last month, a weak figure that could slow any momentum President Barack Obama hoped to gain from his speech to the Democratic National Convention. CBC…
US adds 96000 jobs in August; unemployment rate drops to 8.1 percent – Washington Post
Sky News Australia US adds 96000 jobs in August; unemployment rate drops to 8.1 percentWashington PostThe nation's pace of job creation unexpectedly slowed in August, according to government figures released…
Canadian economy cranks out 34,000 new jobs
An uptick in part-time jobs helped Canada expand its job market by 34,000 last month, beating what economists were expecting and reversing a decline in July. CBC | Business News…
Economy Adds Fewer Jobs Than Expected – Wall Street Journal
Wall Street Journal Economy Adds Fewer Jobs Than ExpectedWall Street JournalBy JEFFREY SPARSHOTT And ERIC MORATH WASHINGTON—US job growth slowed in August, a sign of a slack recovery that could…
US adds disappointing 96000 jobs; August unemployment rate at 8.1% – Los Angeles Times
CBS News US adds disappointing 96000 jobs; August unemployment rate at 8.1%Los Angeles TimesWASHINGTON — In a broadly disappointing economic report, US employers added a smaller-than-expected 96000 jobs in August…
S&P 500 hits 4-year high
America’s broadest stock index hit its highest level in four years, as shares across North America were undergoing a strong buying spree today. CBC | Business News…
Europe acts to rein in its debt crisis – Los Angeles Times
Los Angeles Times Europe acts to rein in its debt crisisLos Angeles TimesThe European Central Bank unveiled an aggressive plan to buy the bonds of financially flailing countries such as…
Draghi reveals details of huge ECB bond buy
European Central Bank President Mario Draghi has unveiled a much-awaited program to buy the government bonds of countries in the 17-member eurozone to help bring down their borrowing rates. CBC…
Draghi outlines bond buying plan – Financial Times
CBC.ca Draghi outlines bond buying planFinancial TimesBy Claire Jones in London and Michael Steen in Frankfurt Mario Draghi on Thursday outlined plans by the European Central Bank to buy more…
US Futures Up on Labor Data, Draghi – Wall Street Journal
MiamiHerald.com US Futures Up on Labor Data, DraghiWall Street JournalBy ALEXANDRA SCAGGS And TOMI KILGORE NEW YORK—Stock futures rallied, as the labor market showed signs of strengthening and the European…
