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After Surprise Jobs Jump, Key Inflation Data Ahead
Friday's March payrolls data that showed jobs growth of 178,000 sent bond yields higher in holiday trading. This week brings key inflation reports and earnings from Delta.
Cautious Optimism to Start Week Despite Firm Crude
Though crude is near $110 and volatility rose, stocks mostly climbed early on hopes Iran and the U.S. might consider a ceasefire proposal. Inflation data is key this week.
Looking to the Futures
Crude oil futures prices rose sharply this past week with the lead month May futures up over 11% on Thursday.
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.
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.
The Short Interest Monitor
This snapshot of stocks with elevated and rising short interest can help traders gauge market sentiment and positioning in key areas of the market.
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.