December jobs report: Strong 256,000 increase raises fresh inflation worries
The surprising 256,000 increase in new jobs in December and a declining unemployment rate is good news, but the latest employment reports masks recent softness in the labor market. The increase in new jobs in December, for example, was centered on just four industries: Health care, government, retail and leisure and hospitality.
Stock market today: Dow, S&P 500, Nasdaq sell off amid jobs report surprise, inflation worries
In recent days, Fed Chair Jerome Powell and other officials have made it clear they're slowing down on lowering rates. Amid that tone and after the jobs showing, markets are pricing in no easing before July, per the CME FedWatch Tool.
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The S&P 500 dipped 0.8 percent, the Dow Jones dropped 267 points and the Nasdaq composite was down 1.1 percent Friday morning.
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