S&P 500 futures are little changed as September jobs report looms: Live updates
Stock futures remain little changed as investors await the September jobs report. Major indices edged higher daily but are on track for weekly losses due to climbing yields and rising crude prices. Markets are anticipating a labor market that remains steady, though some analysts expect a hiring plateau following a surge in August. Current futures indicate a 72% probability that the Federal Reserve will not hike rates in October. While some stocks like Accenture have rallied, overall equity pressure persists as yields hit multi-year highs.
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- ✓ Stock futures are little changed as the September jobs report looms.
- ✓ Major indices are heading for weekly losses.
- ✓ The Sensex and Nifty fell for multiple consecutive days ending October 1.
What changed
Market data shows indices are set for weekly losses as yields reach multi-year highs and traders anticipate the September payrolls report.
Live updates
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Stock Futures Steady Ahead of September Jobs Report
Stock futures remain little changed as investors await the September jobs report. Major indices edged higher daily but are on track for weekly losses due to climbing yields and rising crude prices. Markets are anticipating a labor market that remains steady, though some analysts expect a hiring plateau following a surge in August. Current futures indicate a 72% probability that the Federal Reserve will not hike rates in October. While some stocks like Accenture have rallied, overall equity pressure persists as yields hit multi-year highs.
Why it matters
The upcoming payrolls data will determine if consumer spending can be sustained and will likely influence Federal Reserve interest rate decisions. Simultaneously, geopolitical developments in the Middle East are driving oil prices higher. In India, the Sensex and Nifty have faced a multi-day decline driven by foreign fund outflows and high oil costs.
What is confirmed
- Stock futures are little changed as the September jobs report looms.
- Major indices are heading for weekly losses.
- The Sensex and Nifty fell for multiple consecutive days ending October 1.
Still unconfirmed
- The rupee weakened to a two-month low against the dollar on October 1.
What to watch next
- Release of the September jobs report on Friday
- Federal Reserve rate decision for October
- Further movement in crude oil prices based on Middle East military developments
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