Wall Street Split After Shock Weak Jobs Data

📡 Barrons · 1 min read ·
U.S. stocks ended mixed on Friday after June hiring data fell far below expectations. The weak report eased investor fears that the Federal Reserve will raise interest rates later this month. Traders quickly reduced their bets on a rate hike, pushing some stock indexes higher while others stayed flat. The data suggests the economy is cooling, which could give the central bank a reason to pause its tightening cycle.