Relook US Equities On The Back Of Strong Job Figures

Kingsley Jones, Chief Investment Officer, Jevons Global

08-Apr-24 07:00

Relook US Equities On The Back Of Strong Job Figures

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With US March job numbers and manufacturing data exceeding expectations and further denting hopes of an early rate cut, we speak to Kingsley Jones, Chief Investment Officer, Jevons Global about whether this is time to shift your portfolio in US equities.

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Categories: markets, economy, investments

Tags: job figures, investment, us equity markets, manufacturing data,

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