Investment Updates
2024 Begins With Positive Economic News
Published Friday, January 5, 2024 at: 8:48 PM EST
The U.S. created 216,000 new jobs in December, more than had been expected by Wall Street, and wages in the 12 months ended December 31 grew by a healthy 4.1%.
The news reinforced months of data indicating economic fundamentals are growing at a healthy pace but not so fast that it would reignite inflation.
This article was written by a professional financial journalist for Advisor Products and is not intended as legal or investment advice.
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