
Markets Brace for Key Inflation and Labor Data This Week
Investors are bracing for a pivotal week as key U.S. inflation and labor data releases are poised to heavily influence Federal Reserve policy and market direction.

Samuel Ingram is a senior market analyst and editor for Wealtoro, covering U.S. monetary policy, equity market trends, and the economic forces shaping investment strategies. He has over a decade of experience in financial journalism.
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Investors are bracing for a pivotal week as key U.S. inflation and labor data releases are poised to heavily influence Federal Reserve policy and market direction.

Technology stocks led a broad market decline on Friday, with the Nasdaq falling 1.7% after Broadcom's shares plunged over 11% on a weak outlook.

The Dow Jones and S&P 500 surged to record closing highs on Thursday, as investors embraced a recent interest rate cut from the Federal Reserve.

The cryptocurrency market saw a broad-based sell-off, with Bitcoin and Ethereum leading losses amid a Fed rate cut and mounting regulatory pressures in the US.

U.S. stocks climbed and bond yields fell after an unexpected drop in private payrolls intensified investor bets that the Federal Reserve will cut interest rates.

U.S. stocks closed higher on Tuesday, driven by a strong rebound in technology shares and a 7% surge in Bitcoin as investors grow more hopeful about a Fed rate cut.

The cryptocurrency industry is at a pivotal moment, facing increased regulatory scrutiny over political ties while also undergoing major corporate consolidation.

The Schwab U.S. Dividend Equity ETF (SCHD) shows modest gains but has seen recent investor outflows of $18 million, despite a 'Moderate Buy' rating from analysts.

ABN Amro Group NV announced a major restructuring plan to cut 5,200 jobs, nearly 20% of its workforce, over three years to boost profitability under new CEO.

Technology stocks led a broad market rally Monday, fueled by growing expectations of a Federal Reserve rate cut and positive U.S.-China diplomatic news.

U.S. stock markets fell sharply as investors grew nervous ahead of Nvidia's earnings and a wave of delayed economic data, raising concerns about tech valuations.

The Dow Jones Industrial Average has surpassed 48,000 for the first time, signaling a potential market shift from high-growth AI stocks to traditional value sectors.

The crypto market saw a broad downturn Tuesday, but DeFi tokens like Uniswap surged over 23% following a major protocol upgrade and positive regulatory news.

Bitcoin's price briefly fell below $100,000, triggering over $2 billion in liquidations and revealing a split in institutional strategy for the digital asset.

Bond ETFs attracted a record $51 billion in October, bringing year-to-date inflows to nearly $350 billion as investors shift portfolio strategies.

After soaring nearly 50% year-to-date, the VanEck Semiconductor ETF (SMH) is facing headwinds from market correction fears and high tech valuations.

A strong U.S. dollar, fueled by positive economic data, is pressuring commodities while analysts raise concerns over high valuations in the AI stock sector.

The Nasdaq-100 index has reached an all-time high, primarily driven by strong performance in technology stocks, especially those related to AI. Despite market volatility, historical data suggests long

Investors are preparing for a major earnings week, with AMD, Uber, Palantir, and Shopify set to report. Options markets are pricing in significant volatility.

Palantir's stock has hit a record high, fueled by investor optimism ahead of earnings, despite Wall Street analysts raising alarms over its extreme valuation.