Stock market today: Dow, S&P 500, Nasdaq futures waver after crucial jobs report
Published On Dec 6, 2024, 8:39 AM
US stock futures are experiencing fluctuations as traders evaluate the latest job report, which revealed that the US economy added 227,000 jobs in November, slightly above expectations. The unemployment rate rose to 4.2%, which might influence the Federal Reserve's decisions regarding interest rates. There is about a 90% probability of a quarter-point rate cut at the December meeting, an increase from the 70% chance estimated before the report. Additionally, stocks of Lululemon and Ulta Beauty have seen gains after both companies raised their profit forecasts.