The New York Stock Exchange ended modestly higher on Tuesday, continuing to catch its breath after Friday's jump. The Dow Jones index gained 0.03% to 33,573.28 points, the tech-dominated Nasdaq advanced 0.36% to 13,276.42 points and the broader S&P 500 index by 0.24% to 4,283.85 points.
The employment figures were positive with strong hiring (339,000) but also a slowdown in the increase in average hourly wages, which is favorable for inflation.