Stocks Flat as Investors Await Key Jobs Report; Oil Falls While Mortgage Rates Rise

Stocks finished flat on Thursday as investors awaited Friday's jobs report, with focus on whether hot or cold data could spook markets.

Oil prices extended declines, falling below $83 amid demand concerns, while bond yields eased back after spiking to 16-year highs.

Banks stocks remain weak, seen as a key indicator for recovery rally; financials need to join to validate growth outlook.

Mortgage rates jumped again, now around 7.5% and possibly heading to 8% as 10-year Treasury yield remains elevated.

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