Assessment of February Jobs Data Leads to Weekly Declines in U.S. Stocks
Friday, 8 March 2024, 21:45
U.S. Stocks Close Lower After New Jobs Data | Weekly Declines
U.S. stocks ended lower on Friday as investors assessed February jobs data, with all three major indexes booking weekly declines.
Key Points:
- Dow Jones: Fell 68.66 points, or 0.2%, closing at 38,722.69
- S&P 500: Shed 33.67 points, or 0.7%, finishing at 5,123.69
The market experienced a decline in response to the latest jobs data, signaling the importance of economic indicators on stock movements.
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