After falling sharply earlier this morning, U.S. stock futures have significantly pared their losses following the release of better than expected jobs data. The Dow futures are currently down by 207 points after falling more than 500 points.
The rebound by the futures came after a closely watched Labor Department report showed U.S. employment once again jumped by much more than expected in the month of February.
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April 24, 2026 15:15 ET Economics news flow was relatively light this week even as the conflict in the Middle East continued, raising concerns for policymakers. In the U.S., spending data, initial jobless claims and pending home sales were the highlights. Business confidence in the biggest euro area economy was in focus in Europe. Inflation data from Japan gained attention in Asia.