February 2026

US adds 130,000 jobs in January; unemployment rate falls

Key insight: The better-than-expected jobs report saw 130,000 jobs added in January, while unemployment dropped to 4.3%.  What’s at stake: The Federal Reserve is watching the numbers closely as Chairman Jerome Powell considers the central bank’s dual inflation and employment mandate.  Forward look: The strong job numbers reduce the need for the Fed to slash […]

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Zillow profit view misses on cool housing market, legal costs

Zillow Group Inc. forecast first-quarter profit that falls short of analyst estimates as the home-search site balances legal costs from ongoing litigation and expenses from the company’s partnership with Redfin. Processing Content The Seattle-based company said Tuesday it sees adjusted earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization range with a midpoint of $167.5 million for the three

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