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A stronger-than-expected jobs report contrasted with other signs of a cooling labor market, creating a mixed picture overall. While the headline jobs data came in strong, underlying details raised questions, and ADP employment figures added to the uncertainty with mixed signals. Additional labor market reports pointed to softer trends, suggesting some cooling beneath the surface. At the same time, home values continued to show resilience, rising for the sixth consecutive month.

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It was a quieter week for economic data, with markets driven more by uncertainty around the conflict in Iran and swings in oil prices. Meanwhile, labor market reports showed some signals on hiring trends, with ADP indicating sluggish job growth and jobless claims hinting at a growing gig economy.