6% US stock market decline in August due to recession fears from jobs report and economic indicators.
The US stock market saw a 6% decline in August due to recession fears, sparked by a weaker-than-expected jobs report, a negative manufacturing index, and criticism of the Federal Reserve's late interest rate cuts. Despite these concerns, the US economy has grown, adding 200,000 jobs in a year, and inflation has fallen significantly. The Fed may cut interest rates in September to support the economy, and economic analysts suggest that the stock market might be overreacting to recent fluctuations.
August 11, 2024
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