View: The US economic outlook is becoming more uncertain

View: The US economic outlook is becoming more uncertain

Wall Street analysts and economists have converged on a more turbulent near-term trajectory for the US economy. The outlook is bumpier than anticipated, with lower growth rates, greater inflationary pressures, and more complicated international economic and financial interactions. However, opinions still diverge sharply on the longer-term prospects, with some believing the US is sharpening its … Read more

Asian stocks slip with US jobs data in focus

Asian stocks slip with US jobs data in focus

Asian equities edged lower with US futures ahead of jobs data that will help shape the outlook for Federal Reserve interest rates. Shares in Australia and Japan fell, while those in South Korea were little changed. Contracts for the S&P 500 dropped for a second day after US trading was closed on Thursday to observe … Read more