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Trade Tensions Rattle Wall Street’s Momentum

After an impressive streak of gains that pushed major U.S. indices to record highs, the stock market faced a sharp reversal as renewed trade tensions triggered investor anxiety. The Dow Jones Industrial Average, S&P 500, and Nasdaq all pulled back in Friday’s session, with financials and industrials leading the retreat. Concerns were reignited after new tariffs targeting tech and manufacturing imports between the U.S. and China surfaced, prompting fears of escalating economic friction. These measures, aimed at protecting domestic industries, were met with criticism from global partners and stoked uncertainty about the broader trade landscape. Analysts note that while earnings remain strong and economic indicators are still resilient, the shadow of protectionism looms large. Investor sentiment, which had been buoyed by dovish monetary policy and solid corporate results, now finds itself caught in geopolitical crosswinds. Many traders are now recalibrating their expectations heading ...

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US Job Cuts More Than Double in January, But Labor Market Remains Strong

 

US employers in the financial and technology sectors launched restructuring efforts in January, leading to a significant increase in job cut announcements. 

According to a report released on Thursday, announced layoffs reached 82,300, more than double the number in December. However, the labor market appears strong for workers despite recent job cuts, with the January jobs report showing the 37th consecutive month of job gains and a small uptick in the unemployment rate.

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