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Dow Dips Over 250 Points Following Jobs Data: Investor Sentiment Weakens, Greed Index Remains In ‘Fear’ Zone

BenzingaAvi Kapoor

U.S. stocks fell as strong jobs data boosted Fed rate-hike odds. Fear & Greed Index declined to 41.9, while LULU and GWRE dropped.

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