January US Jobs Report Analysis and Market Reaction

Women Lead Gains in Prime-Age Labor Participation

Gold Fell Below $1,900 An Ounce After Jobs Report

Significant Drop in Black Unemployment Rate

Unemployment Rate at Lowest Level Since 1969

Labor-Force Participation Rate Ticked Up

Job Gains Led by Leisure, Professional Services, Health Care

Treasury Yields Shoots Up

US Jan. Payrolls Increase 517,000; Est 188,000

US Jan. Unemployment Rate Falls to 3.4% vs 3.5%

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