A recession may be on the way, but for now the signs are invisible

A recession may be on the way, but for now the signs are invisible

CNBC’s Jim Cramer said Thursday he’s still looking for the first sign of a recession, but that’s all everyone seems to be talking about. Unless you were fired from a technology company, or you work at Party City or Bed Bath & Beyond, “you’re probably doing pretty damn well right now,” Cramer said. CNBC’s Jim … Read more

Stock market today: live updates

Stock market today: live updates

Traders work on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) in New York City, U.S., March 29, 2023. Brendan Mcdermid | Reuters U.S. stock futures were flat Thursday night. Dow Jones Industrial Average futures added 14 points, or 0.04%. S&P 500 futures rose 0.09%, while Nasdaq 100 futures rose 0.05%. The Dow gained … Read more

Unemployment claims rise to 198,000, more than expected

Unemployment claims rise to 198,000, more than expected

Initial claims for unemployment insurance rose last week, but remained generally low in a tight labor market. Jobless claims for the week ended March 25 totaled 198,000, up 7,000 from the prior period and slightly above the estimate of 195,000, the Labor Department reported Thursday. While the number was slightly higher than expected, the total … Read more