Stocks close higher; average pay continues to outpace inflation; unemployment rate ticks down; consumer credit rises.

Economy adds 303,000 jobs in March

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Stock markets close higher; Americans’ financial well-being remains steady; Layoffs at Pixar; Feds to sell off a gasoline stockpile in the Northeast.

Most Americans say they’re doing OK financially

Fed Governor Christopher Waller basically rules out an interest rate hike; a change at the top of the FDIC; Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen tries to convince U.S. allies to use seized Russian assets to help Ukraine; Macy’s reported its latest quarterly earnings today.

A mixed open on Wall Street

Markets were mixed; Investors eye tech stocks this week as Microsoft announces AI computer; Cruise stocks are smooth sailing; Weight loss drugs boost online pharmacy service.

Markets hover around record marks

China aims sanctions at the U.S.; Senate report finds carmakers used parts from a banned supplier; Target cuts prices; Red Lobster files for bankruptcy.

China sanctions U.S. defense companies

Stocks close mixed; UAW’s unionization efforts have been mixed; Conference Board points to weak consumer outlooks, factory orders; index of current economy improved in April.

Economy adds 303,000 jobs in March

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