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Stock Market Today: Indexes Gain After Solid Jobs Report


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Published in Stocks and Investing on Friday, December 6th 2024 at 23:42 GMT by Wall Street Journal   Print publication without navigation

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The article from The Wall Street Journal, dated December 6, 2024, discusses the latest U.S. jobs report and its implications for the stock market. Key points include a robust job growth with 199,000 jobs added in November, surpassing expectations, and a slight uptick in the unemployment rate to 3.8%. Wage growth slowed, which might ease inflation concerns. The Dow Jones Industrial Average, S&P 500, and Nasdaq all reacted positively to the news, with investors interpreting the data as a sign that the Federal Reserve might maintain current interest rates. Additionally, the report highlighted sector-specific job gains, particularly in healthcare and government, while manufacturing saw a decline. The market's response reflects optimism about a "soft landing" for the economy, balancing growth with inflation control.

Read the Full Wall Street Journal Article at:
[ https://www.wsj.com/livecoverage/jobs-report-stock-market-today-dow-nasdaq-sp500-12-06-2024 ]

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