Wall Street rallies due to signs of cooling hiring, seen as progress in the Fed's inflation fight.
Wall Street experienced a rally, erasing weekly losses, as the government reported signs of cooling in hiring last month. Investors viewed this as progress in the Federal Reserve's fight against inflation through high interest rates. The cooldown in hiring could eventually ease inflation pressures, potentially allowing the Fed to cut rates later this year.
May 03, 2024
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