From Nasdaq: 2025-02-07 13:34:14

U.S. stocks fell on Friday due to weak jobs data and inflation fears, sparking concerns about Federal Reserve actions. President Trump’s tariff talks added to market volatility, with nonfarm payrolls growing by 143,000 in January. Unemployment remained at 4.0%, but consumer sentiment dropped, and inflation expectations surged to 4.3%.

Key points include average hourly earnings rising 0.5% month-over-month and 4.1% year-on-year, Trump’s tariff threats, and investor wariness of a cautious Fed. Future Fed decisions will be influenced by inflation expectations and trade uncertainties, potentially leading to a volatile market environment.

In the bull case, the low unemployment rate and wage growth suggest economic resilience, with indices showing positive momentum and potential trade deals boosting sentiment. However, weak job data, low consumer confidence, and high inflation expectations paint a bearish outlook, contributing to market declines and sector losses.



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