Major U.S. stock-indexes higher in choppy trading on Friday as data showing the economy added more jobs than expected last month was tempered by a drop in wages and hours worked. Nonfarm payrolls increased by a 242,000 jobs last month, the Labor Department said on Friday. However, wages and hours worked fell, keeping a lid on inflation, a key factor in the Federal Reserve’s decision to raise rates.
Most of Dow stocks in positive area (20 of 30). Top looser – Pfizer Inc. (PFE, -0,94%). Top gainer – Caterpillar Inc. (CAT, +2,44%).
All S&P sectors in positive area. Top gainer – Basic Materials (+2,5%).
At the moment:
Dow 16977.00 +58.00 +0.34%
S&P 500 1997.75 +7.25 +0.36%
Nasdaq 100 4326.00 +5.75 +0.13%
Oil 35.59 +1.02 +2.95%
Gold 1274.90 +16.70 +1.33%
U.S. 10yr 1.90 +0.06
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