US loses 92,000 jobs: unemployment rises to 4.4%, Dow drops 784 points
The US economy lost 92,000 jobs in February, far worse than the +59,000 expected. Unemployment rises to 4.4%, Dow drops 784 points. What it means for your investments.
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The US economy lost 92,000 jobs in February, far worse than the +59,000 expected. Unemployment rises to 4.4%, Dow drops 784 points. What it means for your investments.
The producer price index (PPI) came in hotter than expected, complicating the Fed rate cut timeline. With rates at 3.50-3.75%, mortgages, credit cards, and loans remain expensive.
Consumer confidence rose to 91.2 in February, helped by a slightly better labor market outlook. But staying below 100 keeps recession warning flags flying.
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