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U.S. stock futures edged lower Monday ahead of this week’s CPI and January jobs report, with Nasdaq 100 down 0.08%, the S&P 500 down 0.02%, and the Dow off 0.05% at 8:30 a.m. ET, as investors weigh upcoming macro data and earnings from major names after a mixed finish to last week.
US government data shows job openings dropped to their lowest level in more than five years, pointing to a slower hiring pace and a cooling labor market.
Dow Jones futures tick up after ADP’s January payrolls show a 22,000 gain (far below the 45,000 consensus), continuing a multi-year slowdown in private hiring even as wage growth remains firm; 2025 private payrolls total 398,000 (vs. 771,000 in 2024). Hiring was led by education and healthcare (74,000), while manufacturing payrolls fell by 8,000; mid-sized firms added 47,000, small businesses were flat, and large payrolls declined by 18,000.
U.S. stock futures fell after a sharp gold and silver rout dampened sentiment ahead of a busy week of earnings and the January jobs report; Dow futures dipped about 0.3%, S&P 500 futures around 0.7%, and Nasdaq futures near 1% lower, as Disney and other major companies prepare to report and investors weigh Fed policy expectations amid a dollar rally. Oil also slid on easing Iran tensions while markets brace for a slew of tech results this week.
Intel's stock rose 2.6% after President Trump announced a positive meeting with CEO Lip-Bu Tan, amid anticipation of key U.S. jobs data and trade decisions that influence market sentiment.
Donald Trump posted an unreleased jobs report chart on Truth Social, which the White House called an inadvertent disclosure, prompting reviews of data release protocols. The incident drew criticism, with some suggesting it was an attempt to distract from economic issues, and is reminiscent of a similar episode during Trump's first term.
President Donald Trump inadvertently revealed some of Friday's jobs data early through a social media post, violating federal policy on statistical releases. The post indicated private sector job growth for 2025 and provided a preliminary look at December's employment figures, which slightly exceeded economist estimates and boosted market confidence. The White House acknowledged the accidental disclosure and is reviewing protocols, while emphasizing the positive economic impact of Trump's policies.
President Donald Trump posted a chart on social media with December employment figures before their official release, partially revealing pre-released data and raising concerns about protocol breaches and market influence. The White House acknowledged the inadvertent disclosure, prompting a review of release protocols, amid broader issues of data trust and politicization.
The stock market experienced a decline in the Dow Jones after mixed jobs data was released, while cannabis stocks saw significant gains, reflecting varied investor reactions to recent economic indicators.
The US dollar declined to a two-month low after stronger-than-expected jobs growth data, which may influence the Federal Reserve's interest rate decisions. Meanwhile, other major currencies like the euro and sterling gained, supported by regional economic data and central bank expectations. Cryptocurrency markets showed mixed movements, with Bitcoin rising and Ether falling.
U.S. stocks rose despite lower-than-expected private sector jobs data, with the Nasdaq and S&P 500 gaining modestly, while Microsoft shares declined temporarily. The jobs report showed a decline in employment, especially among small businesses, but larger firms added jobs, indicating a mixed labor market. Other economic indicators like PMI and ISM services index showed slight variations, and Bitcoin continued its recovery. Bond yields fell slightly, and major companies like Salesforce and Snowflake are set to report earnings.
Stock futures rose on Wall Street following a surprise drop in jobs data, with Nvidia extending its gains and several companies reporting strong earnings, while the market reacts to economic indicators like the lower Treasury yield and rising oil prices.
The stock market rose today with the Dow and S&P 500 gaining on better-than-expected jobs data, while AMD fell despite strong earnings, highlighting mixed market reactions to economic indicators and corporate results.
Asian stocks rose on expectations of U.S. Federal Reserve rate cuts and Australian shares hit record highs after weak jobs data increased bets of further easing by the Reserve Bank of Australia, despite ongoing US-China trade tensions.
The White House withdrew E.J. Antoni's nomination to lead the BLS after concerns over his past incendiary social media activity and lack of support from key senators, amid ongoing debates about the politicization of US economic data.