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A softer-than-expected US jobs report, paired with a surge in oil prices, fuels expectations that the Federal Reserve will hold rates steady at its next meeting, as policymakers weigh a cooling labor market against higher energy costs and ongoing inflation risks.
The U.S. labor market weakened in February, with payrolls down 92,000 and the unemployment rate at 4.4%. This marks the worst job loss since October and comes after downward revisions to December and January gains. Health care shed 28,000 jobs largely due to strikes, signaling a cooling labor market and potential shifts in expectations for future policy actions.
Oil prices surged to multi-year highs on supply fears tied to geopolitical tensions, sparking a broad stock sell-off, while February payrolls fell by 92,000 and the unemployment rate ticked up to 4.4%, dampening hopes for early Fed rate cuts and keeping markets volatile as traders weighed policy and geopolitical risk. Gold edged higher and U.S. Treasuries were choppy as currencies fluctuated.
U.S. equities opened lower as oil prices climbed amid Middle East tensions and February jobs data disappointed, with the Dow down about 676 points (roughly 1.4%), the S&P 500 and Nasdaq also retreating. Oil benchmarks jumped, pushing energy costs higher and stoking inflation concerns. The cramped jobs data showed 92,000 payrolls lost in February with the unemployment rate ticking up to 4.4%, while Treasuries sold off and the dollar firmed as investors reassessed the Fed’s policy path.
U.S. stock indices opened lower after February payrolls unexpectedly fell by 92,000 (unemployment up to 4.4%), while oil prices surged amid renewed Iran-related tensions. The S&P 500 slid about 1.4%, the Nasdaq around 1.5%, and the Dow roughly 1.7%, as sentiment was hammered by higher energy costs and ongoing Middle East risks that could influence inflation and Fed policy expectations.
U.S. stock indices rose as upbeat jobs data supported the economy and optimism about de-escalation in Iran tensions boosted risk appetite, with the Dow, S&P 500 and Nasdaq gaining across sectors.
Markets brace for AI-driven disruption as a busy week unfolds with the February jobs report due March 6 and the tail end of Q4 earnings (Broadcom, retailers); Nvidia’s moves underscore AI-spending risk and the question of who benefits. Investors will weigh whether solid payrolls align with expectations for rate cuts, with February payrolls expected to rise about 60,000 after January’s 130,000.
U.S. stock futures edged lower Monday ahead of this week’s CPI and January jobs report, with Nasdaq 100 down 0.08%, the S&P 500 down 0.02%, and the Dow off 0.05% at 8:30 a.m. ET, as investors weigh upcoming macro data and earnings from major names after a mixed finish to last week.
US government data shows job openings dropped to their lowest level in more than five years, pointing to a slower hiring pace and a cooling labor market.
Dow Jones futures tick up after ADP’s January payrolls show a 22,000 gain (far below the 45,000 consensus), continuing a multi-year slowdown in private hiring even as wage growth remains firm; 2025 private payrolls total 398,000 (vs. 771,000 in 2024). Hiring was led by education and healthcare (74,000), while manufacturing payrolls fell by 8,000; mid-sized firms added 47,000, small businesses were flat, and large payrolls declined by 18,000.
U.S. stock futures fell after a sharp gold and silver rout dampened sentiment ahead of a busy week of earnings and the January jobs report; Dow futures dipped about 0.3%, S&P 500 futures around 0.7%, and Nasdaq futures near 1% lower, as Disney and other major companies prepare to report and investors weigh Fed policy expectations amid a dollar rally. Oil also slid on easing Iran tensions while markets brace for a slew of tech results this week.
Intel's stock rose 2.6% after President Trump announced a positive meeting with CEO Lip-Bu Tan, amid anticipation of key U.S. jobs data and trade decisions that influence market sentiment.
Donald Trump posted an unreleased jobs report chart on Truth Social, which the White House called an inadvertent disclosure, prompting reviews of data release protocols. The incident drew criticism, with some suggesting it was an attempt to distract from economic issues, and is reminiscent of a similar episode during Trump's first term.
President Donald Trump inadvertently revealed some of Friday's jobs data early through a social media post, violating federal policy on statistical releases. The post indicated private sector job growth for 2025 and provided a preliminary look at December's employment figures, which slightly exceeded economist estimates and boosted market confidence. The White House acknowledged the accidental disclosure and is reviewing protocols, while emphasizing the positive economic impact of Trump's policies.
President Donald Trump posted a chart on social media with December employment figures before their official release, partially revealing pre-released data and raising concerns about protocol breaches and market influence. The White House acknowledged the inadvertent disclosure, prompting a review of release protocols, amid broader issues of data trust and politicization.