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Markets Brief: About That Stock Market Broadening—Plus, the Robots Are Coming
Is the rally still all about tech stocks? And what this week’s CPI might, or might not, mean for Fed rate hikes.
Strong August Jobs Report Sharpens Fed’s Focus on Inflation
New data showed the labor market on solid footing, led by gains in leisure and hospitality.
August US Jobs Report: 162,000 Rise in Payrolls, Above Forecasts
Unemployment rate held steady at 4.1%.
August Jobs Report Seen Showing Modest Bounce in a Slow Hiring Market
Barring a surprise, the Fed rate hike outlook is seen hinging on inflation data.
What’s Happening in the Markets This Week
August Jobs report on deck. Dell, Broadcom, and Snowflake to release earnings.
The Labor Market Is Weaker Than the Bond Market Thinks
Investors are focusing too much on the recent dip in unemployment, while other data show continued softness.
Surprising July Jobs Report Muddies the Economic Picture
With hiring data and the unemployment rate pointing in opposite directions, the Fed is seen as able to wait on rate hikes, for now.
US Economy Sheds 23,000 Jobs in July, Sharply Below Forecasts
Nonfarm payroll employment had been forecast to show an increase of 80,000 jobs.
July Jobs Report to Show Moderate Hiring Bounce
Economists forecast continued solid job gains and are on watch for any signs of a wage pickup.
The Labor Market Comeback May Not Be As Strong as It Looks
The latest data sprinkles some cold water on the optimistic narrative.
Morningstar DBRS Economic Update: The US Powers Through, While Canada Aims to Recover
Aided by a stabilizing job market, we expect the Canadian economy to gain steam in the second half of 2026.
What’s Happening in the Markets This Week
June FOMC meeting minutes are slated for release.
Despite a June Slowdown in Hiring, Job Market Still Seen as Solid
Fed still seen likely to raise rates by year end.
June US Jobs Report: 57,000 Rise in Payrolls, Below Forecasts
The unemployment rate fell to 4.2%.
June Job Forecasts Show Continued Robust Gains In Hiring
Economists expect a pullback from a big hiring jump in May, but still good news for the job market.
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