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The Wall Street Journal published a piece arguing that China's economy under Xi Jinping is falling short for ordinary Chinese people. The article contends that despite the leadership's emphasis on growth and stability, households face weak consumer confidence, a property slump and job market pressures. The commentary is drawing attention as analysts debate the state of China's economic slowdown and its political implications.
- 2Treasury Selloff Extends as Stock Futures Slide Ahead of Jobs DataβTreasury Selloff Extends, Stock Futures Slide to Kick Off Jobs Week https://www.wsj.com/finance/investing/treasury-sello
US Treasury yields continue climbing as a bond selloff extends into a new week, with stock futures pointing lower ahead of the latest employment report. Traders are bracing for jobs data that could shape expectations for interest rates, with markets on edge over inflation and Federal Reserve policy.
- 3S&P 500 Futures Rise Ahead of Key Jobs DataβUS Stock Market Today S&P 500 Futures Rise As Jobs Data Jitters Build
S&P 500 futures are trading higher as investors brace for upcoming US jobs data. Markets are jittery ahead of the release, with the labor figures expected to influence expectations for Federal Reserve interest rate policy. Traders are weighing the pre-data optimism against concerns that a stronger-than-expected report could shift the outlook for rates.
- 4Treasury Selloff Extends, Stock Futures Slide Ahead of Jobs DataβTreasury Selloff Extends, Stock Futures Slide to Kick Off Jobs Week
A sell-off in US Treasuries extended into the new trading week, with stock futures also slipping as markets braced for the latest US jobs report. Rising bond yields are putting pressure on equities, and investors are watching employment data closely for clues about interest rates. Traders remain cautious heading into the release.
- 5S&P 500 Futures Rise Ahead of Jobs and PCE DataβΌUS Stock Market Today: S&P 500 Futures Rise As Traders Eye Jobs And PCE Data
S&P 500 futures are trading higher as US investors position themselves ahead of two closely watched economic releases: the monthly jobs report and the Personal Consumption Expenditures price index. The two sets of data are seen as key indicators of the labour market's strength and inflation's trajectory, and traders will be parsing them for clues about the Federal Reserve's next moves on interest rates.
- 6Strong Jobs Report Could Push Fed Toward Another Rate Hikeββ‘ NEWS Potential Fed Rate Hike Driven by Strong Jobs Report A strong upcoming US jobs report may pressure the Federal Re
A strong upcoming US jobs report may pressure the Federal Reserve to raise interest rates again in October. Market watchers warn the move could drive 10-year and 30-year Treasury yields sharply higher, with investors watching labour market data closely for clues on the central bank's next decision.
- 7Busy Week Ahead: Jobs Report, Global Inflation Data, RBA MeetingβΌWeek Ahead: U.S. Jobs Report; U.S., Eurozone, Australia, SK and Tokyo Inflation Reports; RBA Meeting; Central Bank Speeches from the Fed, ECB, and BOE
Markets are gearing up for a packed economic calendar in the coming week. The U.S. jobs report heads the agenda, alongside inflation data from the United States, the Eurozone, Australia, South Korea and Tokyo. The Reserve Bank of Australia meets to set policy, and investors will also watch speeches from Federal Reserve, European Central Bank and Bank of England officials for clues on the direction of interest rates.
- 8Housing Data and Jobs Report Headline Week AheadβHousing Week Ahead: September Housing Data, Home Prices, Jobs Report
Investors and analysts are looking ahead to a data-heavy week for housing, with September housing figures and home price updates due alongside the latest jobs report. The releases will offer a combined read on whether mortgage-rate pressure and cooling demand are slowing the housing market, and how the broader labor market is holding up.
- 9Laid-off tech workers say retail jobs are rejecting themβΌBig Tech Workers Speak Out After Getting Laid Off: 'I Applied to Work Cashier at Target and I Was Denied'
Big tech workers who lost their jobs describe struggling to find even entry-level retail work, with one saying Target denied her application for a cashier position. Their accounts highlight how tough the job market has become for former tech employees, as layoffs continue across the industry and competition for everyday jobs grows.