US Stocks Dip Amid Tech Sell-Off and Mixed Jobs Data
The Nasdaq leads losses as Nvidia's drop and mixed February jobs report contribute to market uncertainty.
- US stocks experienced a downturn on Friday, with the Nasdaq falling over 1% due to a significant sell-off in tech, particularly Nvidia.
- The February jobs report revealed a mixed picture: 275,000 new jobs were added, surpassing estimates, but unemployment rose to 3.9%, indicating a potential economic slowdown.
- Investors are now focusing on the upcoming consumer price index report, with inflation in January reported at 3.1%, fueling concerns over future interest rate decisions.
- Despite recent losses, the S&P 500 and Nasdaq have shown significant gains for the year, highlighting the stock market's resilience.
- Market analysts suggest that the Federal Reserve is close to cutting interest rates, based on recent economic data, potentially easing financial system pressures.