Disappointing jobs report and inflation fears leave Wall Street mixed
NEW YORK, New York - The gloss came off U.S. stocks on Friday when data revealed the addition of new jobs last month was the lowest in 7 months.
The Delta variant of Covid-19 is being blamed for the fallout, particularly in the hospitality sector which has been reeling as a result of surging cases.
Lingering fears of a resurgence in inflation also kept buyers at bay.
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