EPISODE · Mar 8, 2024 · 42 MIN
Jobs Friday 3/8/24
from Power Lunch · host CNBC
Stocks have turned lower this afternoon as markets digest the jobs report. 275,000 jobs were added in February – which was more than expected. Wages ticked up, but less than forecasted. And the unemployment rate jumped to 3.9%. Looking at the weekly market numbers, the S&P 500 is the only of the major averages set to finish the week with a gain. Plus, Bitcoin is on pace to close out a strong week with a new record, crossing $70,000 for the first time ever. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
What this episode covers
Stocks have turned lower this afternoon as markets digest the jobs report. 275,000 jobs were added in February – which was more than expected. Wages ticked up, but less than forecasted. And the unemployment rate jumped to 3.9%. Looking at the weekly market numbers, the S&P 500 is the only of the major averages set to finish the week with a gain. Plus, Bitcoin is on pace to close out a strong week with a new record, crossing $70,000 for the first time ever.
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