https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/stocks-climb-as-calm-prevails-before-payrolls-markets-wrapContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/stocks-climb-as-calm-prevails-before-payrolls-markets-wraphttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/stocks-climb-as-calm-prevails-before-payrolls-markets-wrap#u101421Mon, 05 Oct 2026 04:52:27 +0000US stock futures for the Dow, S&P 500, and Nasdaq are advancing as investors await the September payrolls data. While some reports describe futures as little changed, others indicate a rise as oil prices steady. This movement follows a volatile period ending October 2, where the Nasdaq reached a new high on Friday following a weak jobs report, though the Dow and S&P 500 finished that week with losses. Markets are currently focused on labor data and bond performance to determine the next trend.Why it mattersEmployment data typically influences Federal Reserve policy decisions regarding