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Strong December Jobs Report Kills Chances Of A January Fed Rate Cut

1. Unemployment dropped to 4.1%, payrolls gained 256,000 in December. 2. Interest rate cut expectations for January fell to 2.7% post-report. 3. Labor market remains strong, alleviating recession fears. 4. Inflation concerns persist, with CPI at 2.7% in November. 5. Future rate cuts may be delayed until May 2025.

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Why Bearish?

Strong job gains suggest economic resilience, may weaken Fed dovish expectations.

How important is it?

Labor market strength and interest rate expectations crucial to S&P 500 performance.

Why Short Term?

Immediate market reactions expected from Fed policy implications.

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