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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.
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