“Despite this short-term profit booking, the broader picture reveals that the medium to long-term trend remains bullish. Hence, any minor price corrections should be seen as a buying opportunity for traders. The buying momentum is expected to continue to propel the index towards the 19800-20000 levels in the upcoming weeks.”
Nasdaq rises 1%, Dow, S&P close higher as weak jobs data tempers rate hike bets
U.S. stocks finished higher following a weaker-than-expected jobs report which eased rate hike expectations. Nonfarm payrolls rose by only 29,000, significantly below economists’ forecasts of
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