Job Report Awaited, Markets Cautious
Update: 2025-12-16
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Stock market futures dipped slightly as investors awaited the nonfarm payrolls report, expecting around 188,000 jobs added and unemployment rate to remain at 3.9%. Despite job market strength, economists debate its true state due to survey differences. Investors also monitor economic slowdown signs, as a strong jobs report could delay anticipated interest rate cuts. Additionally, the US trade deficit grew to $68.9 billion in February, wider than expected.
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