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S&P, Nasdaq, Dow open higher after yet more economic data on labor, inflation (SP500)

US stocks opened higher on Thursday, supported by steady inflation and positive labor market data, with tech-heavy Nasdaq and S&P 500 both up 0.2% and the Dow up 0.4%, while investors anticipate a dovish Fed tilt.

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Stock futures opened higher to start the final trading week of August, following positive remarks from Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell and the expectation of a cautious approach to interest rate hikes.
Stocks rise at the beginning of the week after last week's selling, with markets relieved by the 10-year yield remaining at around 4.3%, while anticipating Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell's speech on Friday for insight on short-term interest rates and inflation control.
Stocks rise as markets shift focus from the Federal Reserve to corporate and economic reports, with the S&P 500 and Dow Jones Industrial Average both experiencing gains, while investors await upcoming economic data and inflation updates.
US markets closed higher on Tuesday as softening job market data sparked hopes of a pause in rate hikes.
European stock markets are expected to open higher following positive moves on Wall Street, as investors anticipate fresh economic data and a potential pause in interest rate hikes by the Federal Reserve.
Stocks closed higher on Wall Street as economic reports indicated a cooling economy, potentially leading to a pause in interest rate hikes by the Federal Reserve.
Stocks are set to open slightly higher following a strong rally, as investors anticipate the release of the Labor Department's non-farm employment report and Apple's product event.
U.S. stocks were higher on Wednesday, although the gains were smaller compared to the previous day, as market participants received a cooling labor market update and a downward revision to Q2 economic growth.
Stocks closed higher on Wednesday after revised GDP data showed that the US economy grew slower than previously estimated, while signs of a slowdown in the labor market have heightened hopes for a "soft landing" for the economy.
European markets are expected to open higher following UBS's strong quarterly results and positive economic data, while China's factory activity contracted and U.S. job growth slowed in August.
Summary: U.S. stock markets closed mixed as the key inflation data for July showed steady price increases, with the Nasdaq up 0.1% and extending its winning streak to five days, while the S&P 500 closed down 0.2% and the Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 0.5%.
U.S. stocks rose after August jobs data showed a slowdown in the pace of job gains, calming investor concerns about the Federal Reserve raising interest rates, with the Dow Jones Industrial Average rising 0.5%, the S&P 500 up 0.4%, and the Nasdaq Composite gaining 0.3%.
Wall Street stocks opened lower as traders grappled with concerns over China's struggling economy and climbing Treasury yields, with the S&P 500 and Dow Jones slightly down and the Nasdaq Composite slipping, while the focus remains on the Federal Reserve and seasonal market forces.
U.S. stocks rebounded as the week closed, with tech-heavy Nasdaq Composite and benchmark S&P 500 both up 0.1%, as concerns about higher interest rates were balanced by elevated oil prices and mixed economic data.
Stocks are expected to open the week higher, with the S&P 500 up 0.5% in premarket trading, as investors look ahead to key U.S. economic data and show interest in companies such as Lennar, Arm, Tesla, and Oracle.
The stock market opened positively, with the Nasdaq up 0.6%, but later faded; major indexes are below their 50-day moving averages as investors await key economic data midweek.
European stock markets are expected to open higher on Tuesday as investors await economic data, including U.S. inflation figures and the European Central Bank's rate decision, while Arm IPO's price could potentially surpass $51 per share. Meanwhile, tech investor Paul Meeks plans to buy tech stocks once the market correction subsides, and Federal Reserve officials are reportedly feeling less urgency for another rate hike. HSBC has also named its "must see stocks" in the UK.
Wall Street stocks set for higher open as August inflation suggests the Federal Reserve won't raise interest rates, while Arm's IPO and oil prices remain in focus.
Stocks rise as reports suggest the US economy is strong, but inflation remains a concern.
Stocks climb as investors digest positive retail sales and producer prices data, with the Dow Jones Industrial Average up 0.7% and the S&P 500 and Nasdaq Composite both up 0.7% and 0.8% respectively.
US stocks opened lower on Friday after failing to build on a Thursday rally, as concerns about the world's second-largest economy and a historic strike by the United Auto Workers union weighed on investor sentiment.
Stocks opened lower on Friday and continued to slide as investor sentiment was weighed down by the United Auto Workers (UAW) strike and anticipation for the next Federal Reserve meeting, while the "Big 3" automakers involved in contract negotiations finished the day off their session lows.
U.S. stocks were lower on Tuesday as oil prices and bond yields rose ahead of the Federal Reserve's interest rate decision, with investors watching for guidance on future rate hikes and inflation threats.
Stocks closed lower on Wednesday as Wall Street analyzed the Federal Reserve's decision to keep interest rates steady, with the tech-heavy Nasdaq sinking the most, while the Fed's updated forecast showed that interest rates will remain higher for longer than previously anticipated.
U.S. stocks are expected to open lower and the dollar is soaring after the Federal Reserve indicated that interest rates will remain higher for a longer period, while the Bank of England faces a tough rate decision and the Swiss National Bank has paused its rate-hiking cycle.
US stocks traded higher on Friday as the S&P 500 and Nasdaq Composite recovered from recent declines, but they are still on track for a third-straight weekly decline due to rising bond yields and a stronger dollar following the Federal Reserve meeting.
US stocks are slightly higher on Friday but are on track for a losing week due to a spike in bond yields and surging oil prices.