Breaking news: Global markets panic on signs U.S. economy is slowing

View in browser | nytimes.com   BREAKING NEWS The S&P 500 fell sharply in early trading after signs of a slowing U.S. economy set off a global rout. Follow live. Monday, August 5, 2024 10:07 AM ET The drop extended a sell-off that had begun last week, after the jobs report showed significantly slower hiring and unemployment at its highest level in nearly three years. Read more   ADVERTISEMENT You received this email because you signed up for NYTimes.com's Breaking News Alerts. To stop receiving Breaking News Alerts, unsubscribe. To opt out of other promotional emails from the Times, manage your email preferences. Subscribe to the Times Get the NYT app Change Your Email Privacy Policy Contact Advertise California Notice The New York Times Company, 620 Eighth Avenue, New York, NY 10018