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EPISODE · May 5, 2026 · 1 MIN

Hiring Surge, Trade Records, New Home Sales

from The Daily News Now! Business

Job openings in the U.S. dipped slightly in March, but hires surged to a record high, indicating a resilient labor market. The surge was seen across various sectors, including retail, transportation, and professional services. Despite a slight increase in layoffs, economists remain optimistic about the labor markets stability. The positive job market news boosted stocks, the dollar, and eased Treasury yields. Inflation concerns persist, but the Fed is unlikely to cut rates until 2027. Exports hit record highs, driven by crude oil shipments, but imports also surged, widening the trade deficit and slowing GDP growth. New home sales increased, but affordability remains a challenge. Overall, the economy shows signs of pushing forward despite various headwinds. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/846fb4c58de592ad

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