U.S. stock markets closed the last session of the week in negative territory, recording significant losses on the major indices. The day was marked by the release of employment data in the United States, which exceeded market expectations, creating additional pressure on the Federal Reserve.
Former President Donald Trump again pressured the Federal Reserve to proceed with interest rate cuts, at a time when markets are showing concern about the trajectory of U.S. monetary policy. This pressure arises in a context of economic uncertainty.
In the technology sector, the company UiPath suffered a sharp decline of more than 16%, while the athletic apparel retailer Lululemon retreated more than 17%, showing substantial losses in both companies. These declines contributed to the negative tone that dominated the session.
