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Dow Jones, S&P 500, Nasdaq set to open down as tech results disappoint, unemployment fell to 3.4% in January

8.35am: Employment data surprises The US labor market continues to show strength despite inflationary pressures and rising interest rates, adding 517,000 non-farm payroll jobs in

U.S. Economy Added 517,000 Jobs In January; Unemployment Rate At 3.4%

The U.S. economy added 517,000 jobs in January, unexpectedly high employment growth after a month where layoffs in tech and media often dominated headlines. The

US job growth unexpectedly surges in January as economy adds 517,000 new positions

The Labor Department’s January jobs report provided a snapshot of the labor market’s health amid growing fears the U.S. economy is headed for a recession.

As The Market Heads Higher, Now Is The Time To Protect Your Assets

The markets are on a risk-on path for now. While stress eases up in the market, now is a good time to review your financial

Nonfarm payrolls increased by 517,000 in January; strongest gain since July 2022

CNBC’s Rick Santelli reports on the January jobs report.

The Implications Of A Golden Cross For The S&P 500

The S&P 500 completed a Golden Cross yesterday. This follows several other developments in January that all have bullish historical precedents.

Schizophrenic Job Market: Very Strong Payroll Growth But Modest Wages

The just-released Employment Situation Report from the Department of Labor for January 2023 reports an eye-opening 517,000 new payroll jobs.

US Added 517,000 Jobs in January, Far Exceeding Forecasts

US payrolls rose more than expected with a gain of 517,000 in January, while the unemployment rate dropped to 3.4%, the lowest since May 1969.

U.S. stocks open down after stronger-than-forecast jobs report

U.S. stocks opened lower Friday as investors assessed a stronger-than-anticipated jobs report. The Dow Jones Industrial Average DJIA, -0.34% was down 0.4% soon after the