# US stocks rise as surprise payroll decline eases rate-hike fears

https://mins.news/en/item/16252

- Reuters, 2026-08-07 14:15 UTC
- Economy
- Original: https://www.reuters.com/business/sp-500-dow-futures-muted-ahead-jobs-data-chips-software-stocks-rise-2026-08-07/?link_source=ta_bluesky_link&taid=6a75e87116de02000121aa5d

> Wall Street’s main stock indexes moved higher on Friday after data showed that the U.S. economy unexpectedly lost jobs last month. The figures cast doubt on whether the Federal Reserve might raise interest rates in September. Investors responded to the weaker employment picture by reassessing the outlook for monetary policy. Rate-hike expectations became less certain following the payroll decline.

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