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Stocks Drop as Jobs Report Shakes Market

A weaker-than-expected jobs report added to investors’ worries about the economy. Stocks fell sharply, and Treasury yields declined in expectation of a Federal Reserve rate cut.

By Danielle Kaye

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Why You Should Be Taking a Hard Look at Your Investments Right Now

After big gains in stocks and mediocre returns for bonds, investors are taking on undue risk if they don’t rebalance their holdings, our columnist says.

By Jeff Sommer

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Fed Will Scour Jobs Report for Signs of Weakness

Central bankers are preparing to cut interest rates, and are warily monitoring job data as they consider when and how much to lower them.

By Jeanna Smialek

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July Jobs Report: What to Know

Job gains are lately being driven by the government, health care and assistance sectors, potentially masking broadly weaker hiring.

By Sydney Ember