Friday's report missed consensus by a mile, for example, showing the economy added a paltry 235,000 jobs instead of the 728,000 expected by economists. But Wall Street seemed to largely shrug off the disappointment. The S&P 500 was essentially flat. (File pic shows unemployed in US lining up to fill jobless forms.)
NEW YORK: Markets always look to the Labor Department's monthly employment report with great anticipation. But whether the data disappoints or surprises to the upside often has only a modest effect on overall stock index moves.
Friday's report missed consensus by a mile, for example, showing the economy added a paltry 235,000 jobs instead of the 728,000 expected by economists.
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