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Job Creation Rebounds in March, Unemployment Dips
The U.S. reported 178,000 new jobs in March and a 4.3% unemployment rate on a date stock markets are closed for Good Friday. Treasury yields jumped on the data.
Weekly Trader's Outlook
Major indices are on track to post weekly gains for the first time in six weeks, even though the Iran war persists. Is this just an oversold technical bounce, or the start of a more sustained recovery?
Wall Street Tracks Oil, Jobs Data Before Holiday
After two strong days of rallies, Wall Street approaches the holiday weekend preparing for Friday's jobs report and tracking oil and war news. Equity trading is closed Friday.
Looking to the Futures
Front month e-mini S&P 500 futures are on track to close positive the first time since the week ending February 20th, with the help of crude.
After Relief Rally, Market Still Faces Oil, War
Tuesday's rally was the best since May on hopes for progress ending the war. Oil remained up, with investors eyeing results from Nike and awaiting more jobs data and retail sales.
Job Openings, Nike Earnings Up Next in Short Week
This week's packed data calendar gets started today with job openings and consumer confidence. Nike reports later. Stocks mostly fell to start the week as oil kept surging.
Sector Pulse: Staples Defying "Haven" Reputation
During geopolitical strife, some investors seek possible stability in consumer staples. Despite their reputation, staples underperformed the broader market after the Iran war began.
After Five Straight Weeks of Losses, Jobs Data Due
A series of key jobs reports could take focus off of geopolitics and oil at least somewhat in a week shortened by the Good Friday holiday. Nonfarm payrolls is due Friday.
Stocks Tracking for Longest Loss Streak Since 2022
The S&P 500 is on track for its fifth straight losing week, the longest stretch since mid-2022. Risk-off sentiment rose as the weekend approached with no sign of de-escalation.
What Is Guidance and How Should Investors React?
Many public companies regularly provide earnings guidance, and it often moves shares. What is guidance, why do companies share it, and how should investors monitor it and react?