Stocks Stabilize After Turbulent Week, But Uncertainty Remains With High Rates and Economic Concerns
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Traders gained some relief as stocks stabilized following drops in yields, the dollar, and oil prices.
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A cooler-than-expected U.S. jobs report and a 5% oil price slump helped sentiment.
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But volatility remains as rates are still high, possibly signaling recession, and the 10-year Treasury yield is up 90 basis points.
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Asia stocks rose except China, but concerning economic news like inflation in Korea emerged.
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U.S. jobs data Friday could spark further selling if strong, capping a volatile week to start the year's final quarter.