U.S. stock futures and major indexes moved tentatively as investors held back ahead of the closely watched monthly jobs report. The data is expected to offer...
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August 18, 2026
August 18, 2026
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Jobs Report Looms as US Stocks Rally and Bond Yields Stay in Focus
A closely watched US employment report is due, arriving at a moment when equities have climbed sharply and investors are trying to gauge where interest rates...
Weak Jobs Report Adds Pressure on Fed to Lower Rates
A softer-than-expected U.S. jobs report is fueling expectations that the Federal Reserve may need to cut interest rates sooner rather than later. The data suggests the...
Federal Reserve Cuts Interest Rates, Citing Softening Labor Market
The Federal Reserve lowered its benchmark interest rate, pointing to signs of weakness in the U.S. labor market as justification for easing monetary policy. The move...