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Tech Powers S&P 500 to New High While Dow Stumbles After Jobs Data

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The dollar fell sharply Friday after the US economy shed thousands of jobs in July, an economic blow that lowered the risk of an interest rate hike by the Federal Reserve that could slow growth in the world's biggest economy.Combined with steep downward revisions to US jobs readings in May and June, the data is "likely to revive concerns among Fed officials about the health of the labour market and make them less inclined to commit to near-term tightening", said Thomas Ryan, an economist at Capi

Stocks were back on the rise on Friday after a weak July jobs report sent bond yields lower. The Dow Jones Industrial Average was up 81 points, or 0.2%. The S&P 500 was up 0.4%. The Nasdaq Composite rose 0.

The U.S. economy shed 23,000 jobs in July, far below forecasts of an 83,000 gain, shifting trader expectations away from a September rate hike

Aug 7 (Reuters) - The S&P 500 and the Nasdaq opened higher on Friday after data showed the U.S. economy unexpectedly shed jobs last month, raising doubts about a September interest-rate hike by the

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Investing.com - U.S. stock index futures edged higher on Friday, as investors turned their attention to the upcoming monthly jobs report for clues on the Federal Reserve’s interest-rate path, while a fresh batch of corporate earnings drove sharp moves across individual stocks.

The benchmark US stock measures were tracking in the green before the open Friday as traders await a

Stock Market Today: The Dow Jones index rises Friday ahead of a pivotal July jobs report. AI name Cloudflare stock soars on earnings.

US equity futures were edging higher pre-bell Friday as traders stood by for July's national jobs re

Futures pointed higher Friday morning as traders awaited payrolls data, with the Nasdaq on pace for its best week since May

Wall Street futures pointed moderately higher pre-bell Friday as traders awaited the national jobs r

Wall Street awaited the July jobs report for a fresh picture of the labor market.

Wall Street awaited the July jobs report for a fresh picture of the labor market.

US stock futures traded close to unchanged on Friday as investors awaited the latest employment data, a key release that could influence the Federal Reserve’s next interest rate decision. Markets were also monitoring renewed geopolitical tensions in the Middle East following a fresh Houthi attack on Saudi Arabia, while reports suggested Iran and Oman are nearing an agreement over shipping through the Strait of Hormuz.

Investors were in wait-and-see mode early Friday ahead of a July jobs report that will help determine whether the Federal Reserve’s next move is to hike, hold, or even cut interest rates. Nasdaq 100 futures rose 0.4%. Dow Jones Industrial Average futures slid 60 points, or 0.1%.

The bond market is telling quite a tale for those willing to listen.

World shares were mixed Friday after a modest retreat on Wall Street, while the price of Brent crude gained more than 1%. In early European trading, Germany's DAX rose 0.4% to 26,253.77, while the CAC 40 in Paris edged 0.2% higher to 8,715.47. Selling of computer chipmakers and other stocks linked to the boom in artificial intelligence appeared to taper off a bit as Tokyo's Nikkei 225 lost 0.1% to 65,606.71.

Dow ended lower following five consecutive sessions of gains.

Dow Jones futures: The market pauses, but what happens next? Don't buy these AI stocks yet. Cloudflare, Sezzle lead big earnings movers late.

It has already recovered, but the message is clear.

It’s been 23 weeks since the U.S. began strikes on Iran, and we’re still in the midst of what feels like the hundredth attempt at peace talks. President Donald Trump said this week that a deal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz was close, but warned that strikes could resume if talks fall apart. This week I’m diving into El Niño, and how the sheer strength of this year’s weather event means that its effects will extend well beyond agriculture profit margins—it will hurt global central banks’ efforts to curb inflation.

A modest silver lining for headline inflation is overshadowed by one of the central bank's favorite inflationary measures.

Sacrificing additional transparency is a dangerous game to play.

Kevin Warsh delivers "shock" while leaving Wall Street in awe.

US equity investors are expected to focus on earnings, labor market data, and messaging from top Fed

A Fed divided against itself cannot stand.

Reports from tech giants drove big gains and losses, while the Fed-fueled bond selloff adds to market pressures.

Bond traders aren't counting on Warsh and the Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) to sit on their proverbial hands for much longer.