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on December 16, 2025 at 3:14 pm The WSJ’s Shelby Holliday, Ashby Jones and Gunjan Banerji answered select subscriber questions about the economy during a WSJ livestream​Shelby Holliday

Subscribers asked about the data sources for the report, the effect of AI on the labor market, the impact of economic uncertainty and more.

Subscribers asked about the data sources for the report, the effect of AI on the labor market, the impact of economic uncertainty and more.

on December 16, 2025 at 3:09 pm Precious Metals Push Higher After Economic Data​

Gold and silver futures turned positive after the delayed labor report showed unemployment rising to 4.6% in November.

Gold and silver futures turned positive after the delayed labor report showed unemployment rising to 4.6% in November.

on December 16, 2025 at 3:09 pm The U.S. unemployment rate rose to 4.6% in November, its highest in more than four years, fueling questions about the American economy’s underlying strength​Chao Deng

The 4.6% rate is the highest in more than four years, fueling questions about the U.S. economy’s underlying strength.

The 4.6% rate is the highest in more than four years, fueling questions about the U.S. economy’s underlying strength.

on December 16, 2025 at 3:00 pm Is Union Pacific’s Proposed Merger the Best Way to Speed Up Deliveries?​Esther Fung

By joining forces with Norfolk Southern, Union Pacific says it can reduce delays at Midwest interchanges, but critics say it isn’t necessary.

By joining forces with Norfolk Southern, Union Pacific says it can reduce delays at Midwest interchanges, but critics say it isn’t necessary.

on December 15, 2025 at 3:57 pm Canada Inflation Steadies at 2.2% in November​Robb M. Stewart

Consumer price growth in Canada held steady last month as consumers paid less for services but faced the sharpest rise in grocery costs since the end of 2023 and prices at the pump declined less sharply.

Consumer price growth in Canada held steady last month as consumers paid less for services but faced the sharpest rise in grocery costs since the end of 2023 and prices at the pump declined less sharply.

on December 15, 2025 at 3:42 pm Rival Kingpins of Russian Oil Trade Hit by EU Sanctions​Joe Wallace

The two traders were targeted in a big swing by the bloc at a clandestine market that has bankrolled Moscow’s war against Ukraine.

The two traders were targeted in a big swing by the bloc at a clandestine market that has bankrolled Moscow’s war against Ukraine.

on December 15, 2025 at 3:42 pm Rival Kingpins of Russian Oil Trade Hit by EU Sanctions​Joe Wallace

The two traders were targeted in a big swing by the bloc at a clandestine market that has bankrolled Moscow’s war against Ukraine.

The two traders were targeted in a big swing by the bloc at a clandestine market that has bankrolled Moscow’s war against Ukraine.

on December 15, 2025 at 3:37 pm The Holidays Came Early This Year, at Least for Advertisers​Suzanne Vranica

Brands are chasing inflation-weary shoppers with plentiful TV spots that launched long before Halloween.

Brands are chasing inflation-weary shoppers with plentiful TV spots that launched long before Halloween.