The Dow Jones index gave up 0.18%, the Nasdaq fell 1.28% and the broader S&P 500 index lost 0.66%. The U.S.
government on Friday released employment figures that showed a slowing labor market that is still strong but still strong. On Wednesday, markets will also have their eyes on the consumer price index (CPI) in the United States, but also on the minutes of the last meeting of the Fed published the same day. Retail sales on Friday will also give an idea of consumer sentiment as banks begin publishing their quarterly accounts.