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Weak jobs report impacts markets

The US stock market reacts positively to the weaker jobs report, while the AEX in Amsterdam dips slightly.

9 August 2026Tagblick Newsdesk

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According to reports, the United States unexpectedly lost 23,000 jobs in July. This news has influenced expectations surrounding interest rate hikes by the Federal Reserve, making an increase in September appear less likely.

In the US, the Nasdaq index benefited from this development, showing a positive price reaction. Investors in Amsterdam, on the other hand, were more cautious, resulting in a slightly lower closing for the AEX.

The AEX closed with a slight decline, while markets in the US showed a mixed picture following the jobs report. This illustrates the differing reactions of investors based on economic data from the US and Europe.

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