Stocks rise after surprise drop in US unemployment

Published: Dec. 8, 2023, 11:23 p.m.

b'Stocks closed out the first full trading week of December with a win on Friday as investors assessed the US monthly jobs report in a positive light, embracing the case that the Federal Reserve will start cutting interest rates next year. Stocks turned positive as market watchers saw more evidence of a soft landing from the Fed.\\nLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices'