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The iShares 20+ Year Treasury Bond ETF (NASDAQ: TLT ) has continued its freefall, dropping from a record high of $146.60 in 2020 to a low of $77.48, its lowest level since November 2023, as concerns in the bond market persist. TLT ETF is Seeing Inflows Despite Treasury Yield Woes The TLT ETF, which tracks the ICE US Tr
The S&P 500 Index has moved sideways since August and is hovering near its record high. It ended last week at 7,722 points, about 1.2% below the peak of 7,817 points. This article looks at the key catalysts likely to drive the stock market this week. US Stocks to React to Key Corporate Earnings The main catalyst for th
examined the prospects for many investors’ favorite stocks over the last week — here’s a look at some of our top stories. U.S. stocks ended the week mixed as a weaker-than-expected September jobs report eased concerns about another Federal Reserve rate hike, helping technology shares rebound. The S&P 500 fell 0.3% for
A slowdown in the US labor market lifted stocks as investors reduced expectations that the Federal Reserve will need to raise interest rates again in the near term. The S&P 500 gained 0.7%, while the Nasdaq 100 climbed to a record high as appetite for riskier assets improved. Treasuries gave up earlier gains, but money
To gain an edge, this is what you need to know today. Jobs Report Shocker Please click here for an enlarged chart of SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust (NYSE: SPY ) which represents the benchmark stock market index S&P 500 (SPX). Note the following: The chart shows the stock market is rising this morning. There are two reasons beh
U.S. stocks traded higher midway through trading, with the Nasdaq Composite gaining over 1% on Friday. The Dow traded up 0.45% to 51,157.95 while the NASDAQ jumped 1.27% to 27,212.06. The S&P 500 also rose, gaining, 0.79% to 7,726.77. Leading and Lagging Sectors Consumer discretionary shares jumped by 1.4% on Friday. I
U.S. stocks climbed at midday Friday, with the Nasdaq 100 leading and reaching new record highs, after a much weaker-than-expected September jobs report pared bets on further Federal Reserve rate hikes. Chip stocks led the move as Nvidia Corp. (NASDAQ: NVDA ) hit a record high at $237.88 per share. Nonfarm payrolls ros
U.S. stocks traded higher this morning, with the Dow Jones index gaining more than 300 points on Friday. The Dow traded up 0.63% to 51,246.54 while the NASDAQ jumped 1.74% to 27,338.20. The S&P 500 also rose, gaining, 1.07% to 7,748.68. Leading and Lagging Sectors Consumer discretionary shares jumped by 1.9% on Friday.
The report adds to evidence that the Federal Reserve will hold rates steady at its October meeting. The US labor market added 29,000 jobs in September, falling far short of economists’ expectations following a strong showing in August, and the unemployment rate ticked up to 4.2%. Downward revisions for July and August
A weak jobs report usually worries Wall Street, but on Friday, it sent stocks higher. The U.S. economy added just 29,000 jobs in September, far below the 90,000 economists had expected, the Bureau o f Labor Statistics said. The previous two months were revised lower. August payrolls were cut to 133,000 from 162,000. Ju
The U.S. economy added 29,000 nonfarm payrolls in September, well below the 90,000 economists had expected, the Bureau of Labor Statistics said Friday. The unemployment rate came in at 4.2%, above the 4.1% consensus. Wage growth also undershot forecasts. Average hourly earnings rose 0.1% month-over-month, versus 0.3% e
The yield on the US 10-year Treasury note dropped 7 basis points to 5.175% on Friday, extending the retreat from this week’s peak above 5.34%, the highest level since 2002. The move lower followed a surprisingly weak US employment report, which reduced expectations that the Federal Reserve would need to raise interest
Gold climbed back above $4,200 an ounce on Friday after weaker-than-expected US jobs data reinforced expectations that the Federal Reserve may keep interest rates unchanged at its upcoming meeting. The US economy added just 29,000 jobs in September, well below expectations of 90,000, following a downwardly revised gain
The seasonally adjusted U-6 unemployment rate in the US for September was 7.6%, and the non-seasonally adjusted rate was 7.3%.
US Unemployment Rate Actual 4.2% (Forecast 4.1%, Previous 4.1%)
US nonfarm payrolls rose by only 29,000 in September, significantly missing the forecast of 84,000. The unemployment rate increased to 4.2% from 4.1%. The August payroll figure was revised down by 29,000 to 133,000.
US futures extended gains on Friday after a weaker-than-expected jobs report prompted investors to pare bets on further Fed tightening. Futures on the S&P 500 rose 0.9%, Nasdaq 100 futures gained 0.9%, and Dow Jones futures climbed 460 points. Nonfarm payrolls increased by just 29K last month, well below expectations f
The dollar index slipped below 102 on Friday, ending a four-session advance as unexpectedly weak US employment data reduced expectations for further Federal Reserve tightening. Nonfarm payrolls increased by just 29,000 in September, falling short of estimates. The figures also incorporated downward revisions to employm
The U.S. added 29,000 jobs in September, missing economists' expectations. The unemployment rate increased to 4.2% from the previous month.
USA U6 Unemployment Rate For September 7.6% Vs 7.7% Prior
USA Unemployment Rate For September 4.2% Vs 4.1% Est.; 4.1% Prior
US Unemployment Rate
The September jobs report is a crucial data point expected to show continued job growth and stable unemployment, influencing the Federal Reserve's upcoming rate-setting meeting.
Upcoming economic and political events for the week ahead, including the September U.S. Employment Report on Friday, October 2, 2026, featuring Non-Farm Payrolls and the Unemployment Rate.
U.S. stocks look set to open in the green on Friday, with futures of the Dow Jones, S&P 500 and Nasdaq 100 indices rising, following Thursday’s higher close. Ahead of Friday’s opening bell, investors are focused on the upcoming September jobs report, with nonfarm payrolls projected to rise by 90,000 and the unemploymen
The Australian dollar was little changed below $0.70, trading near multi-month lows as the greenback extended its bull run on surging US Treasury yields. The Aussie is heading for a fourth straight week of losses despite the Reserve Bank of Australia raising its cash rate to a 15-year high of 4.6% in September, as inve
Japan's unemployment rate increased in August.
Japan's unemployment rate saw a year-on-year decrease of 20,000 individuals, reaching 1.80 million in August. This marks the first monthly decline in 13 months, following a flat reading in July when the figure was 1.69 million.
Median forecasts compiled by The Wall Street Journal indicate that the upcoming U.S. unemployment rate is expected to remain unchanged. This data point is part of a week filled with significant U.S. economic releases, including Nonfarm Payrolls on Friday.
Chicago Fed Final US Sept. Unemployment Rate Forecast 4.1%