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Jobs data, Middle East conflict in focus

Indexes end lower ahead of US jobs data, Middle East still in focus

U.S. stocks finished lower on Thursday ahead of Friday's monthly U.S. payrolls report and as investors kept a watchful eye on the growing conflict in the Middle East. Data on Thursday showed that the number of Americans filing new applications for unemployment benefits rose marginally last week,

MarketWatch · 1d

Investors wait for jobs report against backdrop of Middle East tensions

S&P 500 futures increased 0.08% Dow Jones Industrial Average futures fell 0.02% Nasdaq 100 futures increased 0.17% On Thursday, the Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 184.93 points, or 0.44%, to 42,011.

SchaeffersResearch.com · 2d

Stock Futures Fall on Jobs Data, Middle East Tensions

Escalating tensions in the Middle East are also weighing on investor optimism. Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu vowed to retaliate against Iran after the latter's missile attack. Oil prices are now up roughly 4.6% this week. 3 oil stocks to watch amid escalations in the Middle East.

President Biden talks election, economy and Middle East

Santa Rosa Press Democrat · 9h

President Biden talks election, economy and Middle East in surprise news briefing

After 1,080 days as president, Joe Biden on Friday decided to pop in and take questions in the White House briefing room for the first time.

ABC News on MSN · 16h

Biden takes a victory lap on economy in surprise visit to White House briefing room

President Joe Biden chose to come to the briefing room for the first time just months before the end of his presidency to tout recent economic wins.

MSNBC · 17h

Biden now ‘free’ to say what he thinks on economy, election plainly in surprise briefing: Capehart

For the first time in his presidency, President Biden appeared in the White House briefing room to tout positive economic numbers and take questions on the 2024 election. MSNBC host Jonathan Capehart and NBC’s correspondent Brian Cheung go over the latest economic news and how VP Harris can benefit from Biden’s press conference.

Dow rallies to a record

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NBC News on MSN · 16h

Dow closes at record high after blow-out jobs report

Stocks rallied after data showed nonfarm payrolls grew by 254,000 jobs in September, far outpacing the forecasted gain of 150,000 from economists polled by Dow Jones. The unemployment rate ticked down to 4.1% despite expectations for it to hold steady at 4.2%.

Reuters on MSN · 14h

Dow registers record high close as US jobs data eases economic worries

The Dow posted a record closing high on Friday and the Nasdaq ended with a more than 1% gain as a stronger-than-expected jobs report reassured investors who had worried the economy may be getting too weak.

LA Times on MSN · 14h

Dow rallies to a record after a blockbuster jobs report

U.S. stocks rallied Friday after a surprisingly strong report on the U.S. job market raised optimism about the economy. The Standard & Poor's 500 climbed 0.9% and got close to its all-time high set on Monday.

Sep. jobs report builds case for smaller Fed rate cut

USA TODAY on MSN · 17h

Blowout September jobs data points to solid economy and slower Fed rate cuts, analysts say

September's 245,000 new jobs topped consensus forecasts by about 100,000. This means the Fed can probably slow the pace of rate cuts, economists said.

Reuters on MSN · 18h

Gold falls as stronger US jobs data shrinks hopes of big Fed rate cut

Gold prices slipped on Friday after a stronger-than-expected U.S. jobs report poured cold water on expectations for an aggressive rate cut from the Federal Reserve next month, boosting the dollar. Spot gold was down 0.

Barron's on MSN · 17h

Why a Strong Jobs Report Won’t Stop the Fed From Cutting Rates

On the other hand, the world is a mess, inflation still lurks, and there’s a contentious election in November. Given all of that, a data-driven Fed is likely to stay the course.

S&P 500 ends near flat as more jobs data awaited; eyes on Middle East

The benchmark S&P 500 and the Nasdaq traded near two-week lows on Wednesday as investors priced in a possible escalation in ...

Morning Report — Can Biden walk the Middle East back from the brink?

Global conflicts seen in U.S. election Debate commission revival in 2028? Port strike on hold for more contract talks What to watch for in the jobs report Conflict in the ...

Stocks Mixed Ahead of Key Jobs Data. Middle East Fears, Biden Iran Comments Ramp Oil.

Stocks were weathering a new round of attacks in the Middle East early Friday, attempting to claw back some of Thursday’s declines. Israel targeted Hezbollah leaders in heavy airstrikes in Beirut.

European Shares Cling To Modest Gains Ahead Of US Jobs Data

European stocks were seeing marginal gains on Friday amid concerns about a wider Middle East conflict and ahead of the all-important ...

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Stock market today: Wall Street drifts as oil rises and US economy shows more signs of strength

U.S. stocks are drifting Thursday, as crude oil prices continue to climb and more signals arrive suggesting the economy ...

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