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US Stocks Pare Gains as Jobs Data Seen Easing Fed Rate Hike

Bloomberg Markets·August 7, 2026·1 min read

US stocks pared gains on Friday after jobs data showed the US economy unexpectedly shed jobs in July. This could prompt the Federal Reserve to delay interest-rate increases. The market reaction reflected investor expectations that weaker employment might slow the pace of monetary tightening.

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