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US Stocks Jump as Jobs Data Seen Easing Rate Hike Pressures

Bloomberg Markets·August 7, 2026·1 min read

US stocks rose on Friday after jobs data showed the US economy unexpectedly shed jobs in July. The weak employment report could prompt the Federal Reserve to delay interest-rate increases. Investors interpreted the data as easing rate hike pressures, fueling a market rally.

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