Futures

September 5, 6:56 AM

On Friday, September 1, the U.S. markets ended mixed after the latest jobs report data release. In August, the U.S. economy added 187,000 jobs, slightly beating the revised July figure of 157,000 and exceeding the expected 170,000. However, unemployment rose from 3.5% in July to 3.8% in August.

ADIV

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S&P 500, Nasdaq Set To Rebound On Hopes Of Jobs Data Swaying Fed: Why This Analyst Sees Bull Run Rolling Into Seasonally Weak September

September 1, 7:25 AM

Given the recent weak labor market readings, investors have begun pricing in slower-than-expected job additions in August.

AVGO

2 minute read

Asia Closes Higher, Europe Trades Higher Along With Crude and Gold – Global Markets Today While US Was Sleeping

September 1, 7:14 AM

On Thursday, August 31, the U.S. markets ended mixed as investors reflected on a blend of economic indicators that were released. U.S. initial jobless claims dropped by 4,000 to 228,000 in the week ending August 26, beating market estimates of 235,000. Core PCE prices in the U.S. rose 0.2% month-over-month in July.

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Wall Street Set For Mixed Open As Traders Cautiously Eye Key Data: Analyst Lists 3 Risks To Show ‘We’re Not Out Of Woods Yet’

August 31, 7:17 AM

Stock futures point to a nervous opening on Thursday, as traders await another batch of economic data that may have implications for rates.

AVGO

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Asia and Europe Trade Mixed, Crude Oil Up – Global Markets Today While US Was Sleeping

August 31, 7:14 AM

On Wednesday, August 30, the U.S. markets closed in green. The new economic data suggests a slowdown in the U.S. economy. The Economic data indicated that the U.S. economy grew at an annualized rate of 2.1% in Q2 2023, lower than the initial 2.4% estimate and the 2.0% growth in Q1.

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Asia Closes Higher, Europe Trading Lower Following US Futures – Global Markets Today While US Was Sleeping

August 30, 7:29 AM

On Tuesday, August 29, U.S. markets closed higher; the S&P 500 saw its best day since June 2, and the Nasdaq had its strongest session since July 28, both ending over two-week highs. The notable increases followed the release of the Labor Department's JOLTS report for July, indicating a decrease in job openings to 8.827 million.

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US Stock Rally Could Cool As Focus Shifts To Q2 GDP, Private Jobs Data: Why This Analyst Says September Won’t See Late-Summer’s Weakness

August 30, 6:57 AM

U.S. stocks are back to their cautious ways after the 3-session rally, and a few key data due for the remainder of the week have the potential to cause volatility.

AMBA

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Asia Closes In Green, Europe Trades Higher and Crude Ticks Up – Global Markets Today While US Was Sleeping

August 29, 6:47 AM

On Monday, August 28, the U.S. markets closed higher, with most sectors on the S&P 500 closing on a positive note. The manufacturing general business activity index for Texas, as reported by the Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas, increased to -17.2 in August, surpassing the anticipated value of -21.6.

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Nasdaq, S&P 500 Futures Flatline Ahead Of JOLTS, House Price Data; Why This Analyst Recommends ‘Buying Weakness Than Selling Rallies’