The Federal Reserve is trying to rein in historically high wage growth to tame inflation. Overall, the job market remains hot for workers, economists said.
Just like that: Market pricing swings back to quarter-point Fed rate hike
One bank implosion and a cooperative jobs report later, and the market has changed its mind.
Stocks making the biggest moves midday: Signature Bank, First Republic, Oracle and more
Regional banks led Friday’s losses amid the Silicon Valley Bank shutdown.
Fintech startup Brex got billions of dollars in Silicon Valley Bank deposits Thursday, source says
Companies including JPMorgan Chase, Morgan Stanley and First Republic have also seen heightened inflows Thursday as SVB’s stock tanked.
Unemployment for Black and Hispanic women rose in February, but more workers join the labor force
Black women saw their unemployment rate jump to 5.1% from 4.7%. Among Hispanic women, it jumped to 4.8% from 4.4%.
Families get these 3 things wrong about estate planning, advisor says
Many clients think estate planning is “only for rich people,” among other misconceptions, said Lee Baker, a certified financial planner based in Atlanta.
Here’s where the jobs are for February 2023 — in one chart
The leisure and hospitality sector added 105,000 jobs last month, according to the Labor Department, accounting for roughly a third of the total jobs gain.
Venture capitalists urge startups to withdraw funds from crisis-laden Silicon Valley Bank
VC firms are urging their portfolio companies to move money out of embattled lender Silicon Valley Bank, fueling fears of a run on the tech-focused bank.
Silicon Valley Bank Financial in talks to sell itself after attempts to raise capital have failed, sources say
SVB is a major bank for venture-back companies, and cited cash burn from clients as one reason it was looking to raise additional capital.
Payrolls rose 311,000 in February, more than expected, as jobs growth stays hot
Nonfarm payrolls were expected to increase by 225,000 in February, while the unemployment rate was projected to hold at 3.4%, according to Dow Jones.