Oil prices held steady on Thursday as investors weighed the potential impact of US president Donald Trump’s tariffs on global economic growth, while a weaker dollar and signs of robust US gasoline demand provided some support. Brent crude (BZ=F) was trading at $70.21 a barrel, while West Texas Intermediate (CL=F) was changing hands at $68.31….
The June jobs report is expected to show hiring slowed while the unemployment rate moved higher. The data’s release will come as investors closely watch for any further signs of slowing in the US labor market amid growing debate over when the Federal Reserve will cut interest rates next. Read more: How the Fed rate…
The first week of March will bring investors a crucial jobs report and a range of key retail earnings that could have the potential to either stoke or allay fears about the US economy and the consumer showing some signs of stress. The February jobs report out Friday is expected to show hiring rose modestly…