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Is the US job market beginning to weaken? Friday's employment report may provide hints

Tentative signs have begun to emerge that the U.S. economy is cooling in a way that would be welcomed by the Federal Reserve’s inflation fighters: Companies are posting fewer available jobs, consumer spending has slipped and wage growth, while still healthy, is gradually slowing

The Independent UK

Asian Markets Swing As Traders Eye Major US Jobs Report

Asian markets fluctuated Friday and investors trod cautiously ahead of US jobs data that could play a key role in the Federal Reserve's plans for cutting interest rates, with the bank's next policy decision looming next week.

International Business Times

Stock market set up 'reasonably well' for second half of 2024

Earnings growth and fewer interest rate hikes could make for a pretty solid back half of 2024.

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Stocks Settle Little Changed Ahead of Friday’s US Payroll Report

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) Thursday closed down -0.02%, the Dow Jones Industrials Index ($DOWI ) (DIA ) closed up +0.20%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) closed down -0.07%. Stock indexes on Thursday settled little changed. Stock indexes Thursday morning initially moved higher,...

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Real estate billionaire Barry Sternlicht says rents will rise in two years—and it’s Jerome Powell’s fault

“This is my problem with Powell,” Sternlicht said. “His policy has now crushed multifamily starts; we need houses.”

Fortune

Dollar Slips as Hawkish Lagarde Boosts the Euro

The dollar index (DXY00 ) Thursday fell by -0.16%. Thursday’s US economic news weighed on the dollar after weekly US jobless claims rose more than expected, a dovish factor for Fed policy. Also, the US Apr trade deficit widened by the most in 1-1/2 years, a negative factor for the...

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Jerome Powell could spark a serious stock market surge—even without cutting rates, Wall Street guru Ed Yardeni says

Yardeni already sees a 20% chance of a “melt-up” for the stock market, but if Powell “sings a dovish tune," he promised to raise those odds.

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Jobs report to highlight shift from hot inflation to cooling labor market

The Labor Department's May jobs report will be key to the market's autumn interest-rate bets.

The Street

Stocks Mixed After Fed-Friendly Economic Reports

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) today is down -0.01%, the Dow Jones Industrials Index ($DOWI ) (DIA ) is up +0.10%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) is up +0.03%. Stock indexes today are little changed, with the S&P 500 and Nasdaq 100 posting...

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Dollar Finds Support on Higher T-Note Yields

The dollar index (DXY00 ) today is trading slightly higher on a rise in T-note yields. Gains in the dollar are limited after weekly US jobless claims rose more than expected, a dovish factor for Fed policy. Also, the US Apr trade deficit widened by the most in 1-1/2 years,...

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Stocks Little Changed After Mixed Economic News

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) today is up +0.10%, the Dow Jones Industrials Index ($DOWI ) (DIA ) is up +0.36%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) is down -0.11%. Stock indexes today are mixed, with the S&P 500 posting a new record high...

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Stock Market Today: Stocks mixed as Nvidia passes Apple, chases Microsoft

Wall Street now has three tech giants valued at $3 trillion. Collectively, they comprise 20% of the S&P 500.

The Street

Stocks Muted Before the Open as Investors Await U.S. Economic Data, ECB Decision in Focus

June S&P 500 E-Mini futures (ESM24) are down -0.02%, and June Nasdaq 100 E-Mini futures (NQM24) are up +0.07% this morning as market participants geared up for a new round of U.S. economic data while also awaiting the European Central Bank’s key interest rate decision.

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ECB To Cut Rates, Leading Eurozone's Inflation Battle

European Central Bank set to cut interest rates ahead of the U.S. Federal Reserve as inflation eases post Ukraine crisis.

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The Independent UK

Interest rates are likely headed down, at least in Europe

The European Central Bank appears ready to start cutting interest rates before the U.S. Federal Reserve

International Business Times

Asian Markets Track Wall St Record As US Jobs Fuel Rate Cut Hopes

Asian markets extended a surge on Wall Street Thursday as another round of soft US jobs data ramped up bets on the Federal Reserve cutting interest rates this year.

The Street

Former Treasury official unveils startling interest rate prediction

The 10-year Treasury yield has slid to 4.3% from 4.62% May 29.

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3 Dividend Growth Stocks to Buy and Hold

These three dividend-paying growth stocks are worth a look at current levels as the odds rise for Fed rate cuts.

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ECB's rate cut may force Fed's hand

The European Central Bank followed other banks in cutting interest rates on Thursday.

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One of Wall Street’s top strategists sees stocks dropping 10% due to a ‘moderate form of stagflation’

Stifel's Barry Bannister fears sticky inflation and higher rates will hurt stocks, while Wells Fargo's Scott Wren ponders if investors should "sell in May and go away."

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S&P 500 and Nasdaq 100 Post Record Highs as Tech Stocks Soar

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) Wednesday closed up +1.18%, the Dow Jones Industrials Index ($DOWI ) (DIA ) closed up +0.25%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) closed up +2.04%. Stock indexes Wednesday settled higher, with the S&P 500 and Nasdaq 100 posting new...

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The Fed was too focused on the soft landing and has stuck the U.S. economy with higher prices, Stifel chief economist says

The Federal Reserve may not have raised interest rates enough, which made the economy run too hot for inflation to fall.

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Dollar Gains on Euro Ahead of Thursday’s Expected ECB Rate Cut

The dollar index (DXY00 ) Wednesday rose by +0.15%. The dollar raced to its high Wednesday after the May ISM services index rose more than expected, a hawkish factor for Fed policy. The euro is being undercut by expectations for the ECB to cut interest rates on Thursday. Also, Wednesday’s...

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Stocks See Support from Tech Stocks

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) today is up +0.48%, the Dow Jones Industrials Index ($DOWI ) (DIA ) is down -0.17%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) is up +1.12%. Stock indexes today are mostly higher, with the S&P 500 and Nasdaq 100 posting...

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Dollar Supported by Strong May ISM Services Report

The dollar index (DXY00 ) today is up by +0.31%. The dollar raced to its high today as T-note yields rose after the May ISM services index rose more than expected, a hawkish factor for Fed policy. The euro is being undercut by expectations for the ECB to cut interest...

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