The Dow Jones Industrial Average reached record highs Thursday after the June nonfarm payrolls report came in below expectations, signaling a potentially slower labor market. The weaker-than-anticipated job creation data prompted investors to reassess interest-rate outlook, supporting equities ahead of July jobs data. Stock futures showed volatility early Friday as markets digested the labor market signals and prepared for additional economic data.
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