US economy outstrips forecasts to add 165,000 jobs in October
Hiring rebound led by professional services underscores strength of American labour market
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U.S. equity markets are trading higher , with the S&P 500 advancing 0.26% to 4892.35. The Dow Jones Industrial Average added 0.23%, while the technology-heavy NASDAQ 100 lost 0.14%. Market breadth was positive with small-caps outperforming large-caps. The Russell 2000 rose 0.29%, suggesting improved risk appetite. In other asset classes, gold declined 0.40%. Treasury bonds fell as yields moved higher. In the headlines, investors focused on us economy outstrips forecasts to add 165,000 jobs in october.
“As sure as the spring will follow the winter, prosperity and economic growth will follow recession.”— Robert Foster Bennett
U.S. equity markets are trading higher , with the S&P 500 advancing 0.26% to 4892.35. The Dow Jones Industrial Average added 0.23%, while the technology-heavy NASDAQ 100 lost 0.14%. Market breadth was positive with small-caps outperforming large-caps. The Russell 2000 rose 0.29%, suggesting improved risk appetite. In other asset classes, gold declined 0.40%. Treasury bonds fell as yields moved higher. In the headlines, investors focused on us economy outstrips forecasts to add 165,000 jobs in october.
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