Layoffs rise to the highest for any February since 2009, Challenger says
The total of 84,638 planned cuts showed an increase of 3% from January and 9% from a year ago.
European Central Bank holds interest rates, cuts inflation and growth forecasts
Staff at the euro zone's central bank released their closely-watched macroeconomic projections Thursday.
Egypt hikes interest rates by 600 basis points, pound crumbles to record low
Egypt's pound hit a record low against the dollar on Wednesday after its central bank hiked interest rates by 600 points and devalued the currency.
Private payrolls rose by 140,000 in February, less than expected, ADP reports
Private sector job growth improved during February as the U.S. labor market showed strength across a variety of sectors.
Turkish annual inflation soars to 67% in February
The annual February figures came in above analyst expectations, with hotels, cafes and restaurants noting the highest inflation increase.
‘Last chance saloon’: UK finance minister expected to pledge pre-election tax cuts
Economists expect U.K. Finance Minister Jeremy Hunt to use a small fiscal windfall to deliver a modest package of tax cuts at his Spring Budget...
Inflation remains sticky in Europe, with core prices cooling less than excepted
The headline figure previously came in at 2.8% in January, with further easing expected after price rises cooled in Germany, France and Spain.
Key Fed inflation measure rose 0.4% in January as expected, up 2.8% from a year ago
The core PCE price index was expected to increase 0.4% in January on a monthly basis and 2.8% from a year ago.
For Black workers, progress in the workplace but still a high hill to climb
Looking at the state of Black employment in America tells a mixed story.