Wall Street closed but futures slipped after strong jobs report
US futures slipped after a strong jobs report, with the S&P 500, Dow Jones, and Nasdaq futures all trading lower. The jobs report showed 178,000 new jobs added last month, with the unemployment rate dipping to 4.3% from 4.4%.
US futures were trading lower after a strong jobs report. The S&P 500, Dow Jones, and Nasdaq futures all slipped, with losses of 0.3%, 0.2%, and 0.4% respectively. American employers added 178,000 new jobs last month, rebounding from a dismal February. The unemployment rate dipped to 4.3% from 4.4%. Energy markets were closed due to high price surges the day before, sparked by fears of an extended conflict in the Middle East. Global markets were also affected, with trading closed in several countries for the Good Friday holiday.
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