U.S. Job Growth Slows in April, Stock Market Rallies on Rate Cut Hopes

April's weaker-than-expected job growth of 175,000 positions has fueled optimism for potential Federal Reserve rate cuts, spurring a significant rally in major stock indices.

• April's job additions fell to 175,000, well below the expected 233,000, marking a slowdown from March's 315,000.
• Unemployment rate increased slightly to 3.9%, maintaining a historically low level but inching up from previous months.
• Slowdown in wage growth and job additions could ease inflation concerns, potentially influencing Fed's future rate decisions.
• Stock markets responded positively, with the Dow Jones surging by 500 points, driven by expectations of easing monetary policy.
• Major companies like Apple reacted to the economic signals with strategic financial moves, including a significant stock buyback.

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