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US job openings drop to more than five-year low in December
WASHINGTON, Feb 5 (Reuters) - U.S. job openings dropped to the lowest level in more than five years in December and data for the prior month was revised lower amid a softening in labor market conditions at the end of 2025.Job openings, a measure of labor demand, decreased by 386,000 to 6.542 million...Reuters
Thu, Feb 5
JOLTS Job Openings decrease to 6.54M in December
The number of job openings on the last business day of December stood at 6.542 million, while for November it was revised downward to 6.928 million, according to the US Bureau of Labor Statistics, as reported in the Job Openings and Labor Turnover Survey (JOLTS) on Thursday.Fxstreet
Thu, Feb 5
GBP: March rate cut likely following BoE decision – ING
The Bank of England's recent decision to maintain rates at 3.75% has increased the likelihood of a rate cut in March, according to ING. The decision was influenced by new analysis in the Monetary Policy Report, which suggests that wage growth is nearing the target inflation rate.
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Thu, Feb 5
TREASURIES-US Treasury yields fall as jobless claims rise unexpectedly
Jobless claims rise by 22,000 to 231,000, exceeding expectationsTraders anticipate two 25 basis point rate cuts this yearKevin Warsh expected to adopt dovish stance as new Fed ChairBy Karen Brettell NEW YORK, Feb 5 (Reuters) - U.S. Treasury yields fell on Thursday after data showed the number of ...Reuters
Thu, Feb 5
TEXT-Lagarde's statement after ECB policy meeting
Feb 5 (Reuters) - Following is the text of European Central Bank President Christine Lagarde's statement after the bank's policy meeting on Thursday: Link to statement on ECB website: https://www.ecb.europa.eu/press/press_conference/monetary-policy-statement/2026/html/ecb.is260205~50858c...Reuters
Thu, Feb 5
US weekly jobless claims increase more than expected
WASHINGTON, Feb 5 (Reuters) - The number of Americans filing new applications for unemployment benefits increased more than expected last week, likely boosted by snowstorms across much of the country, but labor market conditions remain stable. Initial claims for state unemployment benefits jump...Reuters
Thu, Feb 5
