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Markets Rally on Mixed February Labor Report

03/08/2024

U.S. companies hired a larger-than-expected number of workers in February, but December and January payrolls were revised significantly lower, while the headline unemployment rate climbed to a two-year high. Although the overall report was arguably strong, it was much softer than the blowout January numbers and should keep the Fed on track to begin cutting rates in June.

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