https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/us-stock-futures-steady-ahead-of-key-august-jobs-dataContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/us-stock-futures-steady-ahead-of-key-august-jobs-datahttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/us-stock-futures-steady-ahead-of-key-august-jobs-data#u61271Tue, 08 Sep 2026 09:56:13 +0000United States stock futures remain steady as markets react to a robust August jobs report showing the economy added 162,000 jobs, tripling expectations. The stronger-than-expected labor growth keeps the national unemployment rate at 4.1 percent while solidifying expectations for a Federal Reserve rate hike. Bullion prices slipped globally on the strong employment figures, though domestic Indian gold prices fell alongside bearish international trends. Meanwhile, traders look ahead to upcoming inflation reports and corporate earnings against a backdrop of political pressure from the Trump admini https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/us-stock-futures-steady-ahead-of-key-august-jobs-datahttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/us-stock-futures-steady-ahead-of-key-august-jobs-data#u60231Mon, 07 Sep 2026 16:02:13 +0000Investors are focusing on this week's CPI inflation report and corporate earnings following a strong August jobs report. Bitcoin dropped below $80,000 as the probability of a September Federal Reserve rate hike remains at 58%. The Trump administration is actively attempting to prevent a rate increase ten days before the FOMC meeting. While the ASX 200 remained flat due to offsetting energy stock gains, US bond traders expect volatility across the yield curve. Key events include Apple's iPhone 18 event and earnings from Oracle and Adobe.Why it mattersAugust payrolls grew by 162,000, t https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/us-stock-futures-steady-ahead-of-key-august-jobs-datahttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/us-stock-futures-steady-ahead-of-key-august-jobs-data#u58121Sat, 05 Sep 2026 12:36:08 +0000US stocks opened mostly muted or lower on Friday following a nonfarm payrolls report that significantly exceeded expectations. August jobs rose by 162,000, roughly triple the market consensus of 53,000. This labor market strength has increased investor bets that the Federal Reserve will raise interest rates in September, with the probability of a hike surging to 58%. While the Dow fell 0.19%, the S&P 500 and Nasdaq edged higher as traders assessed the impact of the data on monetary policy. Gold prices remained steady during the volatility.Why it mattersThe Federal Reserve manages a dual ma