A sharp slowdown in the US jobs market drove stocks higher while bond yields fell on speculation the Federal Reserve won’t be forced to raise interest rates any time soon.

The war on Iran is hitting nations in Asia hard, with US partners Australia and New Zealand among those racking up billions of dollars in higher fuel import costs after prices spiked with the closure of the Strait of Hormuz.

US Treasuries rallied after data showed employers unexpectedly cut jobs in July, suggesting labor market challenges that could impact the Federal Reserve’s willingness to raise interest rates. The yield on two-year US Treasuries, which are sensitive to near-term moves in Fed…

Mexico’s annual inflation slowed in line with expectations last month, coming as central bankers have signaled that interest rates are likely to remain on hold for sometime in the face of global and domestic risks.

US stocks pared gains on Friday after jobs data showed the US economy unexpectedly shed jobs in July, which could prompt the Federal Reserve to delay interest-rate increases.

US Treasuries rallied after an unexpectedly weak July employment report prompted traders to further dial back expectations for Federal Reserve interest-rate hikes, cementing the biggest weekly gain in short-term maturities since May.

Move comes after Supreme Court ruled in June that policymaker could remain in her position while case is resolved

The US Senate confirmed Christopher Phelan, a former adviser to the Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis, as chairman of the White House Council of Economic Advisers.

The Philippine central bank has limited room to increase its policy rate further after the country’s economic slump deepened in the second quarter, according to economists.

The effects of the near-total closure of the Strait of Hormuz are compounded by expectations of a strong El Nino, which could disrupt harvests across key farming regions and further tighten global supplies.

Treasury yields fell after a weaker-than-expected jobs report from the Bureau of Labor Statistics, which showed the economy lost 23,000 jobs in July.

Brazil’s government is seeking flexibility rather than a wave of overseas bond sales as it asks Congress for authorization to issue as much as $35 billion a year in global markets, Treasury Secretary Daniel Leal said in an interview.

Egan-Jones says it stands by the integrity and rigor of its ratings, which have been banned by a key regulator and are the focus of a lawsuit brought by former employees.

Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond President Tom Barkin said the labor market appears to be in a “weak balance,” continuing the low-hire environment that has been in place for the past year.

Meredith Whitney, CEO of Meredith Whitney Advisory Group, joins Scarlet Fu and Tom Keene on "Bloomberg Money." They discuss how many Americans are living payday to payday as well as how consumers are utilizing their credit cards. (Source: Bloomberg)

Pyramid Management Group, a shopping center developer, is buying back the mortgage on a struggling megamall it owns in Syracuse, New York, for cents on the dollar, mostly wiping out bonds that originally carried top ratings.

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Chile’s consumer prices posted a muted gain in July as a drop in fuel costs at the start of the month provided some inflation relief to one of Latin America’s richest economies.

The US Treasury secretary has demonstrated a willingness to adopt unorthodox methods.

Tanzania is altering its foreign-exchange laws to allow non-residents to participate in government-securities auctions.

Tokyo and Washington’s desire to maintain stability may be creating long-term danger

Naval interdiction appears to be halting tankers from carrying Tehran’s crude

Oil futures rose Friday, but finished down on the week. WTI settled up 1.2% at $78.18 a barrel, but down 7.7% for the week. Brent rose 1.3% to $83.55 for a 5% weekly loss.

Lim Chap Huat, executive chairman of Singaporean real-estate firm Soilbuild Group Holdings, alleges that Brookfield usurped a property deal that the New York-based asset manager had originally pitched as a collaboration with Soilbuild.

U.S. stocks rose after the July jobs report came in much cooler than expected, which prompted traders to scale back their rate-hike expectations.

Plus, it’s Jobs Day

Gold settled up 2.3% Friday, and silver rose 3.1%, with both metals also posting gains for the week.

U.S. economy lost jobs in July, prompting traders to scale back rate-hike expectations

The cyclospora outbreak in the U.S. tied to lettuce used in restaurants has made more than 10,000 people sick according to the Centers for Disease Control. This has caused fewer people to go out to eat or get fast food. Now this is starting to hurt the restaurant sector. R.J.…

The dollar fell to a seven-week low against a basket of currencies after data showed an unexpected decline in U.S. nonfarm payrolls in July.

Index funds that seem to invest the same way are performing very differently this year.

After leaving Opec, the UAE is backing state-oil company Adnoc to set a more assertive and expansive course

After spending much of the year in the stock market doghouse over fears about their profligate spending on artificial intelligence, the world’s biggest technology companies are suddenly leading the way once again.

Plus, oil prices jump and the Dow breaks its winning streak.

Hedge funds sharply reduced bearish bets on the yen after coordinated efforts by US and Japanese officials helped stabilize the currency.

U.S. natural gas futures posted their seventh consecutive weekly loss as strong production and soft LNG feedgas offset high seasonal power-sector demand.

Wyoming Sen. Cynthia Lummis defends the Clarity Act for crypto.

Gold jumped more than 3% after an unexpected contraction in the US jobs market, extending a rebound from its slump below $4,000 an ounce.

The WSJ Dollar Index rose 0.2%, snapping a two-trading-day losing streak.

European indexes largely edged higher in cautious trade as investors held ground ahead of U.S. jobs data and news on talks in the Middle East.

Some analysts are raising an eyebrow. Retail sees an ‘insane opportunity’ to buy.

Oil steadied as tensions in the Middle East flared while traders monitored progress toward a deal between Iran and Oman to restore shipping through the Strait of Hormuz.

German industrial production grew for a third month, another sign that Europe’s largest economy is resisting the drag from the Iran war.

Plus, once-hot software companies race to reinvent themselves as AI closes in, and NYC’s pied-à-terre owners hunt for creative ways to dodge the new tax.

Three allies seek to deepen regional security co-operation to deal with wars and instability

The US attorney’s relationship with the president is on thin ice after her office rejected claims of vandalism at the Reflecting Pool

North Korea raked in as much as $22 billion in foreign earnings over the last few years despite global sanctions. How is Kim Jong Un doing it, and why is a richer North Korea potentially more dangerous? (Source: Bloomberg)

China’s exports and imports managed to ride out the disruptions caused by extreme weather in July, as a global investment supercycle in artificial intelligence powers tech demand overseas and at home.

South African authorities are focused on hitting budget targets rather than pleasing credit-rating firms, according to the government’s top finance official — and the reward is a bond market that’s already pricing the country’s debt as investment grade.

Lacklustre figure prompts traders to scale back bets on Fed rate rises

Jared Bernstein, Distinguished Policy Fellow at the Stanford Institute for Economic Policy Research and former chair of the White House Council of Economic Advisors, joined Bloomberg TV and Radio to discuss recent U.S. labor market data. While the White House highlights the low…

US employers unexpectedly cut jobs in July and hiring in the prior two months was revised lower, suggesting the labor market is weaker than previously thought after surprising strength earlier this year.

The Canadian economy added a surprise 75,100 jobs last month while the unemployment rate hit its lowest level in two years — the latest evidence the economy is on a recovery path.

Reformation’s edge on quality and value appears to be unproven.

India’s lower house of Parliament on Thursday approved tax cuts for foreign investors buying sovereign debt, cementing measures aimed at attracting foreign capital into Asia’s third-largest economy.

Julie Su, New York City deputy mayor for economic justice, talks about creating jobs, a new business advisory council, city-run grocery stores and Mayor Zohran Mamdani’s new pied-à-terre tax on second homes. More than 31,000 property owners may get a new bill in the mail. She…

Here are the key takeaways from the US employment report for July, released Friday:

Silicon Valley parent consolidates control as the London lab’s scientific culture gives way to urgency to build AI products

Brian Rolapp, CEO of PGA Tour, joins Scarlet Fu and Tom Keene on "Bloomberg Money." They discuss the changing landscape of sports media coverage, the rising costs of streaming bills for consumers, and the evolution of the PGA Tour. He also says there are no plans at all to merge…

More firms are taking companies public, as sluggish dealmaking has made it hard to find buyers.

DraftKings Inc. Chief Executive Officer Jason Robins said he doesn’t think it is good that bettors are placing prediction market wagers on what executives say on company earnings calls.

Meredith Whitney, CEO of Meredith Whitney Advisory Group, joins Scarlet Fu and Tom Keene on "Bloomberg Money." They discuss Meredith's approach to personal investing and finance. (Source: Bloomberg)

In the age of brand collaborations, how do companies work together to benefit from each other's influence? On this episode of the Odd Lots podcast, Fishwife CEO Becca Millstein joins Tracy Alloway and Joe Weisenthal to talk about the company's partnership with brands like Whole…

Since Taco Bell was linked to the cyclospora outbreak, the fast food chain removed the allegedly implicated lettuce from its supply chain and, in a bid to win back hesitant diners, began offering special discounts on a concoction known as the Enchirito. Bloomberg Businessweek's…

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Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto is seeking to move quickly to finalize a list of candidates to lead Bank Indonesia, with Acting Governor Destry Damayanti the leading contender to take on the role permanently, according to people familiar with the matter.

Candidate countries hope for progress after years of inaction, but some in Brussels are still uncertain about enlargement

America’s fuel-makers are maxed out as they try to fill in the gaps of the global fuel supply crunch.

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