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U.S. stock-market rebound faces 'huge' jobs reports after Labor Day weekend 
 

U.S. stock and bond investors face a big employment report this week, after returning from Labor Day weekend to kick off September trading.

 
Week Ahead for FX, Bonds: U.S. Jobs Data, Canada Rate Decision in Focus 
 

As investors increasingly anticipate that the Federal Reserve will start cutting interest rates at its September meeting, focus will center on key U.S. monthly jobs data.

 
Australian Manufacturing PMI Flags Warnings About Inflation 
 

Australia's manufacturing sector activity contracted at a slower speed in August, with the data bringing with it some warning signs about sticky inflation.

 
How to Lose Money on the World's Most Popular Investment Theme 
 

Pity the investors in the three artificial-intelligence-themed exchange-traded funds that managed to lose money this year.

 
China's Manufacturing Sector Declines in Fresh Sign of Economic Malaise 
 

The country's purchasing managers index dropped more than expected to 49.1 from 49.4 in July.

 
South Korea's Exports Grow for 11th Straight Month 
 

South Korea's exports expanded for an 11th straight month in August on solid demand for semiconductors, smartphones and other goods overseas.

 
White House Races to Lend Billions in Climate Funds Before Election 
 

The Energy Department's Loan Programs Office was turbocharged by the 2022 Inflation Reduction Act, but it has only used a tiny fraction of its capacity.

 
Americans' Economic Mood Brightens-a Bit 
 

A new round of data shows the uptick in sentiment is small but real, and comes as mortgage rates and gas prices are down, and inflation continues to cool.

 
Congress Put the Wrong Date in the Tax Law. Companies Are Reaping Millions. 
 

Republicans and Democrats tried separately to fix a hole in the 2017 legislation, but both efforts failed.

 
Lower Interest Rates Are Coming. So Is a Higher Unemployment Rate. 
 

With the Federal Reserve poised to raise interest rates, all eyes are on the August jobs report, coming Sept. 6. Plus, investment newsletter commentary on silver's sunny outlook, AI monetization, and consumer sentiment.

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September 01, 2024 21:15 ET (01:15 GMT)

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