Jobless claims

The bank is grappling with risks from the Hong Kong protests and China’s coronavirus outbreak, among other financial strains.

Jobless claims are at the lowest rate since the end of September.

Companies may be less likely to let employees go with more job openings and increased difficulty attracting talent.

More than 50 lenders will cut nearly 78,000 jobs in response to a slow economy.

Employers added the fewest workers in three months and wages rose less than expected, suggesting broader economic weakness.

Data from ADP suggests a potential pullback in the labor market amid weakness in some parts of the economy.

Filings for unemployment benefits rose to a four-week high, a sign the labor market may be softening somewhat even as it remains strong overall.

Filings for unemployment benefits rose by more than forecast to the highest since September 2017.

Filings for U.S. unemployment benefits unexpectedly fell to a five-week low, even amid a partial federal government shutdown

Employers added the most workers in 10 months as wage gains accelerated and labor-force participation jumped, reflecting a robust job market.