## U.S. Presidential Election: Down to the Wire in Three States? The U.S. presidential election is merely days away. According to Steven Okun, CEO of APAC Advisors, it’s likely to boil down to just three states. During an appearance on [Squawk Box Europe](https://www.cnbc.com/squawk-box-europe/), Okun suggested it would be reminiscent of prior elections. “We’ve seen similarFinancial Figures, Corporate Profits, and American Employment Update
A Robust Recovery for the US Economy Employment Gains on the Uptrend In September, job gains in the United States soared to their highest in six months. The unemployment rate impressively fell to 4.1 percent, affirming the strength of the US economy. With such robust figures, the Federal Reserve may not see the need forNew Employment Statistics Highlight Strength of US Economy
Investor Unease Grows With Job Market Slippage Adding to the uncertainty, private payrolls expanded by only 99,000 in August, significantly below the 140,000 forecast. This combination of weaker-than-expected growth in both nonfarm and private payrolls has heightened fears of a softening labor market, compounding concerns following July’s disappointing data. ### Weaker Job Growth Raises ConcernsUSD Index News: Dollar Gains Support Amid Weak Employment Figures and Steady Treasury Yields
