Stocks Tumble as Strong Jobs Report Stokes Fears of Aggressive Fed Rate Hikes
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U.S. stock futures plunged after September jobs report showed strong labor market, worrying investors about Fed interest rate hikes.
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336,000 jobs added in September, nearly double expectations, indicating resilience in labor market.
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Unemployment rate unchanged at 3.8% as labor participation remained steady.
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Wage growth slowed slightly to 4.2% over past year.
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Oil prices fell on growth worries, with WTI crude dipping below $82/barrel and Brent crude under $84.