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 The jobs report revealed that only 114,000 jobs were added, significantly below expectations, and the unemployment rate unexpectedly rose to 4.3%. This data has intensified speculation about the Federal Reserve's next moves, particularly regarding interest rate cuts. While some analysts believe that the weaker job growth could prompt the Fed to lower rates to stimulate economic activity, others caution that the central bank's decisions will depend on a broader range of economic indicators