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Stock futures rise and Treasury yields fall after jobs data

The move reflects investors scaling back expectations for a Fed rate hike.

Reported · Written up by our desk · Economy

Investors bid up US stock futures while Treasury yields fell after the latest jobs data signaled hiring was softening, according to WSJ Markets.

The market reaction points to investors trimming expectations for Federal Reserve rate hikes.

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WSJ MarketsJobs Report Today: Stock Futures Jump, Yields Fall as Hiring Softens

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