Investor hopes for a soft landing for the U.S. economy will be tested next week with the release of key labor market data. The S&P 500 index is up 20% year-to-date, driven by rate cuts and hopes of controlled inflation. The upcoming jobs report could influence future Federal Reserve decisions.
Concurrent Gainers: 7 stocks that gained for 5 days in a row
In the five trading sessions prior to March 7, the Sensex rose by around 1.5%, or 1,134 points, closing at 74,333. The market ended on
March 8, 2025