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Nasdaq climbs to record after softer jobs data cools rate-hike expectations

Nasdaq climbs to record after softer jobs data cools rate-hike expectations

By Johann M Cherian and Tharuniyaa Lakshmi NEW YORK, Oct 2 (Reuters) - US stocks advanced on Friday, with the Nasdaq Composite climbing to an intraday record high, after weaker-than-expected jobs data further dampened expectations for a near-term rate hike from the Federal Reserve.

Nasdaq hits record high after softer jobs data tempers rate-hike bets

Nasdaq hits record high after softer jobs data tempers rate-hike bets

By Johann M Cherian and Tharuniyaa Lakshmi Oct 2 (Reuters) - US stocks rose on Friday, pushing the Nasdaq Composite to a record high, after weaker-than-expected jobs data further reduced odds of a near-term rate hike, while lower oil prices added to the risk-on mood.

Nasdaq hits record high after softer jobs data cuts rate-hike bets

Nasdaq hits record high after softer jobs data cuts rate-hike bets

By Johann M Cherian and Tharuniyaa Lakshmi Oct 2 (Reuters) - US stocks rose on Friday, pushing the Nasdaq Composite to a record high, after weaker-than-expected jobs data reduced odds of a near-term rate hike, driving Treasury yields lower, while lower oil prices added to the risk-on mood.

Wall St set to open higher as jobs data dampens rate hike odds, yields fall

Wall St set to open higher as jobs data dampens rate hike odds, yields fall

By Johann M Cherian and Tharuniyaa Lakshmi Oct 2 (Reuters) - Wall Street's main indexes were set to open higher on Friday as a softer-than-expected jobs report deepened prospects of an unchanged US rate this month, leading to a bigger drop in Treasury yields, while lower oil prices also boosted

Equities turn higher as Treasury yields drop from highs

Equities turn higher as Treasury yields drop from highs

By Chuck Mikolajczak and Johann M Cherian NEW YORK, Oct 1 (Reuters) - US stocks turned higher on Thursday in choppy trade, with the S&P 500 falling early to a two-week low but then rebounding sharply as a global bond selloff reversed course after sending US Treasury yields to multi-decade highs.

Wall St futures rise ahead of jobs report as bond market steadies, oil slips

Wall St futures rise ahead of jobs report as bond market steadies, oil slips

By Johann M Cherian and Tharuniyaa Lakshmi Oct 2 (Reuters) - US stock index futures advanced on Friday as Treasury yields retreated, driven by reduced odds of a rate increase this month, and softer oil prices steadied investor sentiment ahead of a closely watched jobs report.

Wall St futures gain as yields, oil prices ease ahead of jobs report

Wall St futures gain as yields, oil prices ease ahead of jobs report

Oct 2 (Reuters) - US stock index futures rose on Friday as Treasury yields dropped on lower chances of an interest-rate hike this month and oil prices eased, while investors awaited a key jobs report due later in the day.

Equities rebound to close higher as surging Treasury yields recede

Equities rebound to close higher as surging Treasury yields recede

By Chuck Mikolajczak and Johann M Cherian NEW YORK, Oct 1 (Reuters) - US stocks recovered from early losses to close slightly higher on Thursday, with the S&P 500 bouncing from a two-week low as a global bond selloff reversed course after sending US Treasury yields to multi-decade highs.

Stocks rise, 2-year US bond yield eases after soft US inflation data

Stocks rise, 2-year US bond yield eases after soft US inflation data

By Caroline Valetkevitch and Danilo Masoni NEW YORK/MILAN, Sept 30 (Reuters) - Stocks on Wall Street and two-year US Treasury prices rose on Wednesday, pushing yields lower as expectations that the Federal Reserve will hike interest rates next month decreased after softer-than-expected inflation

S&P 500 dips, Nasdaq higher after data shows moderate inflation rise

S&P 500 dips, Nasdaq higher after data shows moderate inflation rise

By Chuck Mikolajczak and Shashwat Chauhan NEW YORK, Sept 30 (Reuters) - Nasdaq climbed on Wednesday and the S&P 500 dipped, but both indexes notched their second straight quarterly gains, as a softer-than-anticipated inflation reading cooled expectations that Federal Reserve policymakers would hike

Equities end slightly lower as bond yields hold near multi-decade highs

Equities end slightly lower as bond yields hold near multi-decade highs

By Chuck Mikolajczak NEW YORK, Sept 29 (Reuters) - US stocks ended the session slightly lower on Tuesday, as government bond yields continued their ascent ahead of inflation and labor market data, while investors assessed comments from Federal Reserve officials for the path of interest rates.

Equities dip as bond yields hold near multi-decade highs

Equities dip as bond yields hold near multi-decade highs

By Chuck Mikolajczak NEW YORK, Sept 29 (Reuters) - US stocks declined for a second straight session on Tuesday, as government bond yields continued their ascent ahead of key inflation and labor market data this week that could shape the Federal Reserve's interest rate path.