Jordan Stolz Wins First Gold Medal After Unusual Turn of Events

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Jordan Stolz Wins First Gold Medal

Unemployment Rate Declined Slightly

Significant Downward Revisions to Prior Data

January Numbers May Face Future Corrections

Health Care Dominated Job Gains

Without Health Care, Job Growth Would Be Negative

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The Fed Is Now Expected to Hold Rates Steady

A Few See Potential for Rate Hikes

Cautious Voices Urge Restraint on Interpretation

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The January U.S. jobs report from the Bureau of Labor Statistics showed 130,000 jobs added and unemployment dropping from 4.4 percent to 4.3 percent, beating expectations and lifting market sentiment. S&P 500 futures rose 0.32 percent ahead of the New York open, with the index closing flat at 6,941 the previous day. However, some analysts question the headline strength, pointing to revisions and sector-specific quirks that suggest the labor market may be softer than it appears. Here are 10 important points from the data, reactions, and implications for the economy and Federal Reserve policy.

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