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Stocks Decline Amid Strong U.S. Job Growth Report

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Stocks Decline Amid Strong U.S. Job Growth Report

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  • Wall Street experienced a sharp decline as stock futures fell significantly following a better-than-expected jobs report on Friday.
  • The report indicated that the U.S. added 256,000 jobs in December, surpassing forecasts and causing the unemployment rate to dip to 4.1%.
  • The Dow Jones fell by 1.3% while the S&P 500 decreased by 1.5%, erasing previous post-election gains.
  • Higher bond yields also contributed to the drop, with the 10-year Treasury note yield rising to nearly 4.8%, indicating reduced bond value.
  • Strong job growth signals could lead the Federal Reserve to reconsider rate cuts, contradicting market hopes for economic stimulus.

For the full article, visit Forbes.

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