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June Jobs Data Awaited with Estimates Near 120,000
#944
Last Thursday at 7:00 AM

Today's payrolls report dominates the scenery, with unemployment seen at 4.2%. Weak jobs growth might raise rate cut hopes but chances of one before fall remain relatively low.

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Jobs Data Next as Budget Bill, Trade Stay in News
#943
07/02/2025

Investors await jobs growth and layoff data along with tomorrow's key nonfarm payrolls report. The House takes up the budget after Senate passage, while the tariff deadline nears.

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The information provided here is for general informational purposes only and should not be considered an individualized recommendation or personalized investment advice. The investment strategies mentioned here may not be suitable for everyone. Each investor needs to review an investment strategy for his or her own particular situation before making any investment decision.

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Jobs Clock Starts Ticking, With Powell on Deck
#942
07/01/2025

Job openings kick off a host of labor-related data, and Powell speaks on a panel this morning. Budget and trade chatter are also top of mind as markets keep setting highs.

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Following Record High, Market Faces Jobs Parade
#941
06/30/2025

Jobs data dominate a holiday-shortened week, highlighted by Thursday's June payrolls. Stocks hit new record highs Friday despite trade tension with Canada. Powell talks tomorrow.

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Inflation Data, Bank Stress Tests, Sentiment Ahead
#940
06/27/2025

Investors brace for May PCE prices, Fed stress test results on big banks, and final June consumer sentiment. Nike shares are under a microscope after earnings.

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The information provided here is for general informational purposes only and should not be considered an individualized recommendation or personalized investment advice. The investment strategies mentioned here may not be suitable for everyone. Each investor needs to review an investment strategy for his or her own particular situation before making any investment decision.

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Jobless Claims, Nike Next but Tariff Focus Resumes
#939
06/26/2025

Nike results and jobless claims, along with GDP, are on tap after Micron reported solid earnings late Wednesday. With Middle East fears receding, tariff concerns could return.

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More Powell Ahead Along with Micron Results
#938
06/25/2025

Fed's Powell speaks to a Senate committee after helping key Tuesday's rally by signalling flexibility on rates. Micron reports later, and the Middle East remains a focus point.

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Powell Prep: Fed Chair Ahead as Iran Updates Eyed
#937
06/24/2025

Fed Chair Powell addresses legislators today and may be asked about dovish remarks from policy makers. Separately, Middle East developments remain top of mind, and FedEx reports.

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Markets Play Waiting Game on Tariffs, Budget, Iran
#936
06/23/2025

Markets remain range-bound amid low volatility as investors take a "wait-and-see" approach ahead of some key deadlines. Elsewhere, Powell gets ready to address Congress.

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Investors Mull Fed Projections, Watch Middle East
#935
06/20/2025

Markets barely moved late Wednesday after the Fed meeting and before Thursday's holiday. Geopolitical concerns and "triple-witching" volatility could affect today's trading.

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Fed in Spotlight but May Get Eclipsed by War Fears
#934
06/18/2025

The Fed isn't seen changing rates, but its projections and Powell's press conference will be watched. War concerns intensified yesterday on Trump's posts. Jobless claims loom.

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Retail Sales, Fed Ahead While Market Monitors War
#933
06/17/2025

War continues despite reports that Iran may want to negotiate. Investors await today's retail sales and tomorrow's Fed projections after Monday's rebound. Oil remains in focus.

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Middle East War, Central Banks Could Dominate Week
#932
06/16/2025

Markets limp into the new week, hit hard Friday by fighting between Iran and Israel. The spike in crude prices raised inflation fears ahead of Bank of Japan and Fed meetings.

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Weekend Nears with Stocks Up Despite Trade Concern
#931
06/13/2025

Major indexes approach the weekend with light gains despite disappointment over tariff outcomes. Consumer sentiment is due after the open. Next week brings Fed and BOJ meetings.

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Oracle, PPI Mulled as China Deal Fails to Excite
#930
06/12/2025

A U.S. deal with China got a lukewarm greeting as it keeps high tariffs and doesn't seem to open room for additional U.S. chip sales. Oracle beat expectations, and PPI is up next.

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Trade Talks Eyed Amid Upbeat Patter, with CPI Next
#929
06/11/2025

Trade talks between China and the U.S. remain the main item on today's menu, but U.S. May CPI is also ahead and so is a 10-year Treasury auction. Oracle reports after the close.

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Trade on Front Burner as China/U.S. Talks Continue
#928
06/10/2025

Trade negotiations remain in focus today after little sign of a breakthrough Monday. Apple is back in the spotlight after day one of its conference failed to impress investors.

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Inflation Data, Bond Auctions, Apple Meeting Ahead
#927
06/09/2025

May inflation data, Treasury auctions, and Apple's Worldwide Developers Conference vie for investor attention this week. Also, U.S. and Chinese officials are discussing trade.

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Jobs Report in Focus Amid More Signs of Softness
#926
06/06/2025

May nonfarm payrolls data is expected to show 130,000 new jobs, but recent labor reports suggest weakening employment. Trade talk swirls and Tesla licks its wounds after a plunge.

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Broadcom, Layoffs, Claims Data Highlight Busy Day
#925
06/05/2025

Earnings from semiconductor giant Broadcom await after the close. Before that, investors will digest jobless claims after a sharp rise last week, along with monthly layoff data.

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Jobs Week Rolls on as Market Awaits Trade News
#924
06/04/2025

ADP jobs data today precedes layoff data tomorrow. Trade is in focus, especially regarding China. Chip stocks rose ahead of Broadcom's results, and nonfarm payrolls loom Friday.

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Job Openings Next in Week Dominated by Labor Data
#923
06/03/2025

Job openings are seen at around 7 million, low for the post-Covid era. CrowdStrike reports after the close. Yields are in focus after climbing Monday on new inflation concerns.

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Jobs Data, Trade War, Powell on Weekly Calendar
#922
06/02/2025

Jobs data dominate the week, but remarks from Fed Chairman Powell today are also awaited along with further trade developments after last week's court rulings and spat with China.

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Tariff Rulings Eyed Ahead of PCE, Sentiment Data
#921
05/30/2025

Yesterday's head-snapping court rulings on tariffs caused confusion, which could mean cautious markets. Meanwhile, investors await today's PCE prices and consumer sentiment data.

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The information provided here is for general informational purposes only and should not be considered an individualized recommendation or personalized investment advice. The investment strategies mentioned here may not be suitable for everyone. Each investor needs to review an investment strategy for his or her own particular situation before making any investment decision.

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Digesting Fed Minutes and Nvidia, Market Eyes GDP
#920
05/29/2025

Nvidia and Salesforce results late yesterday remain factors along with a slew of retail earnings today, including Best Buy and Costco. GDP and jobless claims are data highlights.

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Nvidia and Salesforce Earnings, Fed Minutes Loom
#919
05/28/2025

After yesterday's firm rally, investors await an avalanche of news this afternoon including Fed minutes before the close, followed by Nvidia and Salesforce results afterward.

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Treasury Auctions, Trade, Nvidia Take Center Stage
#918
05/27/2025

In a holiday-shortened week, investors have lots on their plates including several Treasury auctions, Nvidia results Wednesday, and any new developments in the turbulent trade war.

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The information provided here is for general informational purposes only and should not be considered an individualized recommendation or personalized investment advice. The investment strategies mentioned here may not be suitable for everyone. Each investor needs to review an investment strategy for his or her own particular situation before making any investment decision.

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Yields, Home Sales Take Stage Before Long Weekend
#917
05/23/2025

Trading could be light before the long weekend, with U.S. markets closed Monday for Memorial Day. New home sales are due, but yields remain in focus ahead of auctions next week.

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The information provided here is for general informational purposes only and should not be considered an individualized recommendation or personalized investment advice. The investment strategies mentioned here may not be suitable for everyone. Each investor needs to review an investment strategy for his or her own particular situation before making any investment decision.

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House Budget Battle Keeps Rising Yields in Focus
#916
05/22/2025

The bond market could keep leading stocks today after Wall Street tumbled Wednesday on spiking yields. The budget debate in Congress puts deficit worries front and center.

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Will Defensive Tone Last? More Retail Results Next
#915
05/21/2025

After a six-session win streak ended, investors await Target and Lowe's. Defensive sectors health care and utilities led early this week, possibly reflecting trade and yield fears.

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Home Depot Results, D.C. Budget Debate in Focus
#914
05/20/2025

Housing dominates today as Home Depot and Toll Brothers report, and Congress debates a budget plan. The market shook off Moody's downgrade of U.S. debt, but yields remain elevated.

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Investors Await Details of Trade Discussions
#913
05/19/2025

The markets are coming off a strong week after a sudden thaw in U.S.-China trade relations, but tariffs and inflation remain a concern.

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Sentiment Data Next Following Defensive Shift
#912
05/16/2025

Investors brace for consumer sentiment data and options expiration after Treasury yields fell on weak PPI and retail sales yesterday. More retail earnings come next week.

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Walmart, PPI, Retail Sales and Powell Awaited
#911
05/15/2025

It's a busy day to say the least, with Walmart earnings, wholesale prices, retail sales, and remarks from Fed Chairman Powell all due before the open. Cisco results beat estimates.

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Earnings in Spotlight with Cisco, Walmart Ahead
#910
05/14/2025

Tech giant Cisco reports after the close and Walmart is Thursday. Higher yields could be a hindrance after two days of stock rallies, and Fed Chair Powell speaks early tomorrow.

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CPI Next, but Trade in Spotlight Following Rally
#909
05/13/2025

Today's April CPI data could show the early impact of tariffs and follows a sharp yield rise Monday. Stocks start at two-month highs after yesterday's trade-induced rally.

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Trade at Center Stage but CPI, Walmart also Loom
#908
05/12/2025

Stocks treaded gingerly as traders focus on talks between the U.S. and China and await Tuesday's CPI and Thursday's results from Walmart. Fed Chairman Powell speaks Thursday.

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Weekend Trade Talks Loom and Yields Raise Concerns
#907
05/09/2025

As trade talks loom this weekend between the U.S. and China, investors have their eyes on rising U.S. yields following a weak auction yesterday that raised demand concerns. 

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Fed Stays on Pause, Chips Rally on Export Hopes
#906
05/08/2025

After the Fed left rates unchanged, as expected, markets got a late boost Wednesday on hopes President Trump might lift certain chip export restrictions. Jobless claims loom today.

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Fed, Disney on Tap with Tariffs Nipping at Rally
#905
05/07/2025

No Fed rate change is expected today, but investors await Powell's take. Disney reports this morning. Stocks had a rough start this week as trade fears nibble at last week's gains.

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The information provided here is for general informational purposes only and should not be considered an individualized recommendation or personalized investment advice. The investment strategies mentioned here may not be suitable for everyone. Each investor needs to review an investment strategy for his or her own particular situation before making any investment decision.

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