AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoJobs and Trade: U.S. employers added just 29,000 jobs in September, while unemployment held at 4.2%. The August trade deficit widened 14% to a 17-month high, as imports surged despite tariffs. Markets and Borrowing: The 10-year Treasury yield moved above 5% for the first time since 2007, raising pressure on borrowers, even as U.S. stocks reached record highs on expectations for stronger corporate profits. Auto Industry: GM is shifting toward hybrids as U.S. buyers favor them over all-electric vehicles; hybrids reached a record 16.3% of the market, while GM offers just one model. Business Rules: A Labor Department clarification says ordinary commuting generally remains unpaid, even during a mid-day trip, but travel between job sites and certain one-day assignments must be compensated.
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