Tariffs Mute Inflation but Weaken Hiring as Uncertainty Lingers
With unemployment at 4.4% and manufacturing down 70,000 jobs since April, a Supreme Court ruling may reset sentiment.
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With unemployment at 4.4% and manufacturing down 70,000 jobs since April, a Supreme Court ruling may reset sentiment.
With S&P 500 near 6,966, optimism hinges on softer inflation, capex incentives, and stable hiring.
December job gains fell to 50,000, fueling spring cut hopes, but wage growth risks sticky inflation.
Markets watch Friday jobs volatility, steady-lowish mortgage rates, and China’s CPI rise amid PPI deflation.
December CPI rose 0.8% on seasonal food shifts, while PPI fell 1.9%, highlighting weak demand.