


U.S. Stocks Decline Amid Strong Job Growth Signals Inflation Risks
U.S. stocks fell as robust job growth raised inflation fears, prompting concerns about federal interest rate policies and their effect on the economy.
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U.S. stocks dropped as the S&P 500, Dow Jones, and Nasdaq faced losses after a surprising jobs report showed the economy added 257,000 jobs in December. President Biden highlighted this job growth as historic during his administration. The unemployment rate decreased slightly to 4.1%. As a result, there is increasing speculation that the Federal Reserve might maintain interest rates or consider hikes rather than cuts. The bond market reacted with increased Treasury yields, reflecting concerns about inflation and the Fed's future policy direction.
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