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2025.12.1614:42:34UTC+00US Stocks Fall Slightly, Traders Assess Fresh Data

On Tuesday, both the S&P 500 and Nasdaq recorded a 0.2% decline, while the Dow Jones saw a decrease of 150 points. Investors were processing a series of delayed data releases that did little to alter current projections regarding the Federal Reserve's actions. Market sentiment still anticipates the possibility of at least one additional interest rate reduction next year. The latest jobs report revealed the US economy added 64,000 jobs in November, surpassing the forecast of 50,000. However, the unemployment rate unexpectedly rose to 4.6%, marking its highest point since 2021, indicating a cooling labor market. Retail sales remained unchanged, impacted by declines at auto dealerships and gasoline stations, although consumer spending was robust in several other sectors. The energy sector performed the poorest, largely due to falling oil prices. Among mega-cap stocks, there was a mixed performance: Nvidia (-0.1%), Microsoft (-0.4%), Apple (-0.6%), Alphabet (-0.8%), and Tesla (-1%) all traded lower. Conversely, Amazon (0.3%) and Meta (0.3%) recorded gains, while Broadcom (1.9%) and Oracle (0.6%) experienced rebounds.

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