In today’s episode of Market Brief – After Hours, US markets reverse after an early rally as stronger-than-expected nonfarm payrolls spark fresh interest rate concerns. The Dow Jones slips from a 300-point gain to close lower at 50,121, while the S&P 500 and Nasdaq fade amid renewed pressure in software and technology stocks. We break down the January jobs report, major payroll revisions, flat retail sales data, and rising Treasury yields. The episode also covers record highs in the FTSE 100, mixed European earnings reactions, gold holding above $5,000, silver strength, oil climbing on US-Iran tensions, and key technical setups in EUR/USD, GBP/USD, AUD/USD, and USD/JPY. Plus, major stock movers including Unity, Mattel, Zillow, BorgWarner, Dassault Systèmes, and Heineken.
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