The US Bureau of Labor Statistics revealed that 275,000 jobs were added to the US economy in February. In that time, the national unemployment rate moved higher to 3.9%, its highest level in over two years. Yahoo Finance Markets Reporter Josh Schafer explains Friday morning's report, illustrating what this unemployment figure could mean in a softening inflationary environment. For more expert insight and the latest market action, click here to watch this full episode of Yahoo Finance Live. Editor's note: This article was written by Luke Carberry Mogan.
The US Bureau of Labor Statistics revealed that 275,000 jobs were added to the US economy in February. In that time, the national unemployment rate moved higher to 3.9%, its highest level in over two years.
Yahoo Finance Markets Reporter Josh Schafer explains Friday morning's report, illustrating what this unemployment figure could mean in a softening inflationary environment.
For more expert insight and the latest market action, click here to watch this full episode of Yahoo Finance Live.
Editor's note: This article was written by Luke Carberry Mogan.
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DocuSign stock was rising Friday as analysts praised the electronic-signature company’s earnings but remained cautious about its near-term prospects. Shares of DocuSign were rising 5% Friday to $56.17. Fourth-quarter earnings were a “big step in the right direction for the DOCU story,” Wedbush analyst Dan Ives said in a research note.
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Stock futures rose slightly after the Labor Department said the U.S. created 275,000 jobs in February. S&P 500 futures were up 0.1%, while Nasdaq 100 futures were up 0.1%. Dow Jones Industrial Average futures were down 0.1%.
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