investingLive Americas market news wrap: ISM services improves, JOLTS disappoint

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2026.01.07 21:52
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December ISM services improved to 54.5, exceeding the expected 52.3, while JOLTS job openings fell to 7.146M, below the 7.600M estimate. ADP reported a national employment increase of 41K, lower than the expected 47K. US factory orders declined by 1.3%, and crude oil inventories decreased by 3,832K. The S&P 500 hit a record high before President Trump's comments on halting dividends and buybacks dampened market sentiment. The US dollar strengthened amid mixed economic data, while commodities like gold and oil experienced volatility.