1. U.S. added 73,000 jobs in July, below expectations. 2. Unemployment rate slightly up at 4.2%, as estimated. 3. May and June job gains revised down by 258,000. 4. Private sector added 83,000 jobs, missing 100,000 forecast. 5. Government jobs fell by 10,000, mainly in federal sector.
The significant downward revisions in prior months reflect weakening labor market, reminiscent of previous downturns where similar revisions preceded bearish trends in S&P 500.
The jobs report directly affects economic outlook and investor confidence, crucial for S&P 500 valuations.
Immediate investor sentiment likely to react negatively, similar to past reports showing economic slowdown impacting market performance quickly.