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The U.S. economy is shedding jobs. Why that’s good news for stocks.

The U.S. economy is shedding jobs. Why that’s good news for stocks.
MarketWatch Monday 10 August 2026, 10:51 UTC By Jamie Chisholm 1 min read
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A weaker labor market may mean the Federal Reserve can cut interest rates amid benign wage inflation, says 22V.

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