False alarm? Yup. Surge in jobless claims to a 4-year high seemed suspicious, and it was. Fraudulent claims in Texas a big reason. This week jobless claims fall back and show layoffs still low. Texas situation very odd and ?s remain. marketwatch.com/story/false-al… via MarketWatch

We’re reporting a story on the questions surrounding Trump’s H1B visa fee today. What do you want to know? What are you concerned about? Tell us and we’ll try to answer.

I’m in the U.S. on an H-1B work visa and worried about my job status. What should I do now? marketwatch.com/story/im-in-th… via MarketWatch

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Jerome Powell's speech is just minutes away as the Fed chair speaks for the first time since the rate cut: marketwatch.com/livecoverage/p… via @marketwatch

Is $150 the new $100 when it comes to giving a wedding gift? What if it's a destination wedding that's expensive to get to -- or you're not that close to the couple anymore? Or what if you're BFFs? Fear not - Weston Blasi has advice. marketwatch.com/story/heres-ho… via MarketWatch

Finding a new job has gotten a lot tougher in 2025. Businesses are hiring at the slowest rate in 15 years by one measure. More people are also staying in their current jobs and are unwilling to quit. The only real good news is layoffs are still very low. marketwatch.com/story/its-a-to…

A government shutdown at midnight looks likely. What it means for Social Security and unemployment checks, the IRS, markets and more. marketwatch.com/story/a-govern… via MarketWatch Victor Reklaitis

The U.S. federal government just shut down. Here’s what it means for you and your money. marketwatch.com/story/the-u-s-… via MarketWatch Victor Reklaitis

"I just don't think it's cool getting licked in the face at the gym." wsj.com/us-news/americ… via The Wall Street Journal

Thursday's Weather Rating: 10/10 FINALLY!!! High temperatures only reach the mid 60s with sunny skies, low dew points, and a beautiful northerly breeze. That's it, that's the krabby patty secret formula. The vibes are immaculate out there today!!!

I dumped my boyfriend because he earned $40K less than me. Am I a jerk for wanting my next partner to make more money? trib.al/Wa93iyC

Whee!

What are you most concerned about with the government shutdown?

get up, go work, come home, sleep, repeat.

We had some 'uncertainty' at home recently. So I bought less takeout & food at the farmer's market. That's what people do when they feel worried. But most Americans haven't lost their appetite. One of my top recession indicators says the economy is OK. marketwatch.com/story/this-sec…

Sick of your health-insurance claims being denied over and over again? New AI tools may be able to help overturn those denials, genna reports. marketwatch.com/story/was-heal… via MarketWatch

If I had a nickel for every time someone said something "has zero downside," then I might have as many nickels as this guy! What do you all think of this inflation hedge? marketwatch.com/story/this-35-… via MarketWatch Weston Blasi

Tesla earnings are just moments away. Here's what to watch: trib.al/DN0wIKL

Here comes the CPI, but don't expect a reassuring one on inflation. Why is the report coming out amid the government shutdown? The Social Security COLA for 2026 can't be officially calculated without the September CPI. So the Trump WH gave the go-ahead. marketwatch.com/story/inflatio…