Monthly US Jobs Report Shows Broad-Based Growth as Wage Inflation Slows
- US hiring rebounded in May as employers added 336,000 jobs.
- Wage growth decelerated but index funds still rebounded, notching solid gains.
- Europe's major benchmarks all closed higher as the specter of a US debt default faded.
- The Federal Reserve is likely to remain patient in raising interest rates given slowing wage growth.
- Positive earnings results from Lululemon Athletica, Dell and Broadcom boosted technology and consumer stocks.