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05/03/2024 23:17
Bitcoin climbed back above the $61,000 mark, tracking major equity indices higher, as a weaker-than-expected U.S. jobs report contributes to a …
Bitcoin climbed back above the $61,000 mark, tracking major equity indices higher, as a weaker-than-expected U.S. jobs report contributes to a decline in dollar strength.
Friday's U.S. jobs report revealed that employers added 175,000 jobs last month, falling short of economists' expectations for a 243,000 increase. Additionally, wages rose by 3.9% in the 12 months through April, below the anticipated 4.0% gain following a 4.1% increase in March.
According to Charles Schwab UK Managing Director Richard Flynn, the weaker-than-expected U.S. jobs report could place pressure on the Federal Reserve to cut rates sooner this year. "In recent months, it has become …