Jobs Strength, Still-High Inflation Cast Doubt on Bets Fed Will Cut Rates

Jobs Strength, Still-High Inflation Cast Doubt on Fed Rate Cut Bets

Black Unemploymen Trate Drops to Record Low of 4.7%

Health, Education Lead Broad-Based Jobs Growth

Stock Futures Tick Higher After Intially Paring Gains

2-Year Treasury Yields Spike

Average Hourly Earnings Gain Month Over Month

Unemployment Rate Falls to 3.4% vs 3.5%

US April Payrolls Increase 253,000; Est. 185,000

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