Investors are heading into a high-stakes stretch with major technology companies reporting earnings and a closely watched U.S. jobs report due. The combination could set the...
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August 18, 2026
August 18, 2026
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U.S. Stock Futures Rise as Traders Await Delayed Jobs Report
Futures tied to major U.S. stock indexes moved higher in early trading as investors positioned ahead of a closely watched jobs report whose release has been...
Global Markets Gain as AI Demand and Solid U.S. Labor Data Lift Sentiment
A combination of strong demand for artificial intelligence chips and unexpectedly low U.S. jobless claims gave global markets a boost, offering a rare moment of broad...
U.S. Payrolls Fall 92,000 in February as Federal Cuts and Strike Activity Weigh on Jobs
The U.S. economy shed 92,000 payroll jobs in February, a rare decline that signals softening in the labor market. The unemployment rate held at 4.4 percent,...