Wall Street Week Ahead: Jobs data to test US stock market’s soft-landing hopes

September 28, 2024

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.

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