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US stock futures trod water on Tuesday as investors waited for a revision to jobs numbers, seen as likely to show further labor-market weakness that could reset expectations for interest-rate cuts. Dow Jones Industrial Average futures (YM=F) fluctuated along the flat line, while those on the S&P 500 (ES=F) nudged up 0.1%. Contracts on the tech-heavy Nasdaq 100 (NQ=F) put on roughly 0.2%, after stocks rose on Monday to stay in record-high territory. Markets are treading cautiously on Tuesday as a revised look at US employment looms, with the regular update taking higher economic and political prominence than usual. Economists…

After more than 40 years in recruitment, I have seen countless changes in how businesses and freelancers work together. There’s a lot of misunderstanding around Dutch labour law on self-employment, especially under the DBA Act (Wet deregulering beoordeling arbeidsrelaties). The Dutch tax authorities are paying closer attention to ensure that freelancers are genuinely independent and not misclassified as self-employed when they are effectively employees. Many people are under the impression that the DBA Act is a new ruling, when in fact it has been in place since 2016. What has changed is much stronger enforcement. Here is why it’s becoming…

Australian Dollar receives support from easing RBA rate cut bets.Australia’s Westpac Consumer Confidence fell 3.1% to 95.4 in September from 98.5 in August.The US Dollar continues to lose ground amid rising Fed rate cut odds.The Australian Dollar (AUD) gains ground against the US Dollar (USD) on Tuesday for the third successive session. The AUD/USD pair appreciates following Westpac Consumer Confidence, which declined 3.1% to 95.4 in September from 98.5 in August. The drop reflected renewed concern about the economic outlook. Focus shifts toward the US Nonfarm Payrolls Benchmark Revision due later in the day.Matthew Hassan, Head of Australian Macro-Forecasting, noted…

When I first came to the U.S., my bank account was zero.I was working two full-time jobs, and even that wasn’t enough.I realized that if others were making money online, I had to figure it out too.It wasn’t a hobby; it was a necessity.If you’re here, you need to make more money too.You’ve probably searched “how to make money online” a dozen times already, clicked a few sketchy links, and landed on some site promising you’ll make $10,000 a week just by breathing. Need Easy Extra $300+/Month for Free? FreeCash: Get paid for testing games, using app & taking surveys.…

PNC Financial said Monday that it plans to buy Colorado-based FirstBank for $4.1 billion, giving PNC a substantial presence in the Colorado banking market as well as Arizona.Based in Lakewood, Colorado., FirstBank, which is also branded as 1stBank, is a midsized bank that operates 120 retail branches with $26.7 billion in assets. The bank is privately held, but the banks disclosed that the stockholders of FirstBank who collectively own 45.7% of the shares have already voted in favor of the merger.“Its deep retail deposit base, unrivaled branch network in Colorado, growing presence in Arizona, and trusted community relationships make it…

Artificial intelligence (AI) infrastructure company Oracle (ORCL) is scheduled to announce its results for the first quarter of Fiscal 2026 after the market closes on Tuesday, September 9. Ahead of the Q1 earnings, top analysts at Barclays, Morgan Stanley, and JPMorgan raised their price targets for Oracle stock. ORCL stock was up 3.4% as of writing. Let’s look at the reasons provided by these top analysts for their increased price targets. Elevate Your Investing Strategy: Take advantage of TipRanks Premium at 50% off! Unlock powerful investing tools, advanced data, and expert analyst insights to help you invest with confidence. Meanwhile,…

The Japanese Yen (JPY) is weak, down 0.3% against the US Dollar (USD) and underperforming all of the G10 currencies to start the week, Scotiabank’s Chief FX Strategists Shaun Osborne and Eric Theoret report. Markets consider BoJ reaction to PM Ishiba’s intention to step down”Political developments are weighing on the yen as markets digest PM Ishiba’s Sunday announcement of his intention to depart in the coming weeks. The prospect of renewed political uncertainty will likely factor into the BoJ’s considerations as they formulate their shift toward tighter policy.” “The BoJ had paused their tightening cycle through the spring and summer,…

Upwork is a leading global freelancing platform with over 18 million skilled freelancers and 5 million clients in over 180 nations. As the freelancing industry continues to grow, Upwork has become an important platform for businesses looking for skilled professionals on a flexible basis.  We’ve listed the number of freelancers and clients on Upwork. The latest figures about the platform’s revenue, GSV, and market value are also listed in the later sections. Upwork Statistics 2025 (Top Picks) Over 18 million freelancers are registered on Upwork. Freelancers on Upwork earn an average of $39 per hour. There are 841,000 active clients…

Key highlights EUR/USD started a fresh rally from the 1.1600 region. A major bullish trend line is forming with support at 1.1680 on the 4-hour chart. EUR/USD technical analysis Looking at the 4-hour chart, the pair settled above the 100 simple moving average (red, 4-hour) and the 200 simple moving average (green, 4-hour). The pair even spiked above 1.1740 before the bears appeared. The 1.1740 and 1.1750 levels present a major hurdle for the bulls. A close above 1.1750 could set the pace for another increase. In the stated case, the pair could rise toward 1.1800, above which the bulls…

(MStudioImages/Getty Images) When I began my freelance journey in 2015, I had what many considered unattainable aspirations. I wanted a lucrative book deal with a publishing house that valued my perspective as a Black woman, and I wanted to be choosy in the journalism assignments I pitched and accepted to get me there. I was clear about the book I would write. As a feminist hip-hop head who was also an adjunct sociology professor, my book would explore cultural issues that harmed Black women. Hip-hop was the lens I would use to deconstruct the dangerous trope of the “ride or…