Sales of used cars and trucks slumped for the fourth straight month
Economic trends indicate there could be additional causes for concern
Employers added just 75,000 jobs during the month
Exports and imports both fell 2.2%
The data don't support a pending U.S. Federal Reserve rate cut
New rules for U.S. brokers came into effect on Wednesday
Economists were predicting a slight uptick for the sector
Oil prices, a lack of foreign investment and trade woes have contributed to declines
Further rate hikes from the Fed may not be necessary.
The unemployment rate fell to 3.6% from 3.8%