https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/us-stock-futures-advance-ahead-of-september-payrolls-dataContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/us-stock-futures-advance-ahead-of-september-payrolls-datahttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/us-stock-futures-advance-ahead-of-september-payrolls-data#u100794Mon, 05 Oct 2026 01:21:11 +0000US stock indices rose on Friday after the September employment report showed softer-than-expected data, leading investors to wind back rate hike expectations. The Nasdaq hit a new high during the rally, though the Dow and S&P 500 still recorded weekly losses. This rebound has extended to international markets, with the Australian share market starting Monday higher. The shift follows a period of intense pressure on stocks caused by climbing bond yields and low consumer sentiment.Why it mattersInvestors have been weighing high borrowing costs against weakening economic indicators. A Univers