U.S. stocks moved higher after a weaker-than-expected jobs report eased investor concerns that the Federal Reserve might raise interest rates further. Softer labor market data tends...
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August 18, 2026
August 18, 2026
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S&P 500 and Nasdaq Futures Rise Ahead of Key Jobs Report
U.S. stock index futures pointed in different directions in recent trading, with technology-heavy benchmarks edging higher while blue-chip futures slipped — all ahead of a jobs...
Dow Hits All-Time High as Soft Jobs Data Dims Rate Hike Fears
U.S. stocks surged to a record, with the Dow Jones Industrial Average climbing more than 400 points, after a weaker-than-expected jobs report pushed investors to scale...
Softer U.S. Jobs Data Eases Pressure on Fed, Steadies Markets
A cooler-than-expected U.S. labor market reading has given the Federal Reserve more room to hold rates steady, while offering stock investors some breathing space after a...