US Job Growth Slows, Markets React as Fed Weighs Rate Cuts
August employment report shows fewer jobs added, prompting stock market declines and raising questions about Federal Reserve's next move.
- US added 142,000 jobs in August, below expectations of 165,000, with downward revisions for June and July.
- Unemployment rate ticked down to 4.2%, but labor market shows signs of cooling.
- Tech stocks led market declines, with Nasdaq experiencing its worst week since June 2022.
- Fed Governor Christopher Waller signals openness to larger rate cuts at upcoming meeting.
- Oil prices dropped amid concerns about slowing demand following weak jobs report.
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