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Stock markets rise as US jobs data beats expectations
January job gains of 130,000 and a 4.3% unemployment rate signal economic strength, reducing near-term Federal Reserve rate cut expectations, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
- This morning, the Bureau of Labor Statistics released a delayed January jobs report that surprised investors, lifting the Dow as much as 250 points and other major indexes similarly.
- With markets already touchy, investors were looking for strong data as the U.S. economy showed signs of weakness, balancing recession risks with overheating worries amid recent reports of layoffs.
- The report showed the economy added 130,000 jobs in January, more than double the 55,000 economists' estimate, led by healthcare and social assistance sectors, with average hourly earnings rising 0.4% month and unemployment rate falling to 4.3%.
- Now, the chance of the Fed cutting rates at its March or April meetings has declined considerably, though markets still expect two rate cuts later this year, and the January data supports Fed Chair Jerome Powell's view last month of stabilization.
- Consumer stress is a counterweight, with consumer delinquencies recently hitting a roughly decade high and pandemic-era savings largely depleted, risking investor confidence if jobs falter.
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New Jobs Report Shows Labor Market Changing
by Alfredo Ortiz at CDN - January’s jobs report smashed expectations and signals a turning point in the labor market where job creation catches up with broader economic conditions. The report shows 130,000 jobs created, the unemployment rate falling to 4.3%, and labor force participation rising. Economic growth last quarter was above 4% and is projected to be 4% again this quarter. The Dow Jones recently … Click to read the rest HERE-> New Jobs …
Evening Standard
The IndependentFTSE 100 climbs as US jobs data beats expectations
The FTSE 100 index closed up 118.27 points, or 1.1%, at 10,472.11.
Channel News Asia
Stock markets rise as US jobs data beats expectations
LONDON: World stock markets mostly rose on Wednesday (Feb 11) as data showed US job growth beat expectations in January, reassuring investors about the outlook for the world's top economy.The US economy added 130,000 jobs last month, the Department of Labour said, nearly double the amount expected by analysts
Stock Market Today: Dow and Nasdaq Fall ; U.S. Jobs Report Weakens Rate-Cut Case ; Gold Price at $ 5,075, Up +1%
By William Collins, consultant in stock markets – Eurasia Business News, February 11, 2026. Article no 2023 On February 11, the three main U.S. equity benchmarks finished little changed, with a mild negative tilt. The benchmark S&P 500 (SP500) closed flat, while the Nasdaq Composite (COMP:IND) ended -0.2%, and the blue-chip Dow Jones (DJI) was -0.1%. Over in the bond market, yields were higher after the jobs report. The 10-year Treasury yield (U…
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