U.S. Stock Futures Waver as Investors Await Jobs Data Amid Market Caution
05.10.2023 posted by Admin
U.S. stock futures faced a slight decline on Thursday as Wall Street grappled with maintaining the positive trend from the previous day, while investors eagerly awaited crucial job-related information.
Futures linked to the Dow Jones Industrial Average took a dip of 125 points, equivalent to 0.4%. In parallel, S&P 500 futures also experienced a 0.4% decrease, mirroring the performance of Nasdaq-100 futures.
Clorox shares experienced a 4% drop during premarket trading. This came after the company issued a discouraging outlook for its fiscal first quarter, which significantly fell below market expectations. The consumer goods firm projected an adjusted loss ranging from 40 cents to zero cents per share, contrasting with the consensus estimate of $1.29 per share in earnings according to FactSet analysts.
The recent market activity followed a favorable session, with the S&P 500 registering a 0.8% increase on Wednesday. Simultaneously, the Dow managed to rise by 0.4%, breaking a three-day downward trend. The tech-centric Nasdaq Composite stood out among the three primary indices, surging by 1.35%.
Expressing caution about the year's overall market performance, Liz Young, SoFi's Head of Investment Strategy, commented on CNBC's "Closing Bell," saying, "We're getting a little reprieve today, but I think it's just that: It's a brief reprieve."
The market received a boost from a reduction in Treasury yields. The 10-year Treasury note rate retreated from levels last observed in 2007, following a report by payroll processing firm ADP, which indicated that private job growth in September was merely 89,000. This figure fell significantly below Dow Jones' estimate of 160,000, giving investors a sense that the job market may be relaxing.
On Thursday, the 10-year yield remained relatively stable.
Market-moving employment data is anticipated in the near future. Weekly jobless claims are scheduled for release on Thursday morning, while the highlight of the week, September's nonfarm payrolls report, is set to be disclosed on Friday.
Futures linked to the Dow Jones Industrial Average took a dip of 125 points, equivalent to 0.4%. In parallel, S&P 500 futures also experienced a 0.4% decrease, mirroring the performance of Nasdaq-100 futures.
Clorox shares experienced a 4% drop during premarket trading. This came after the company issued a discouraging outlook for its fiscal first quarter, which significantly fell below market expectations. The consumer goods firm projected an adjusted loss ranging from 40 cents to zero cents per share, contrasting with the consensus estimate of $1.29 per share in earnings according to FactSet analysts.
The recent market activity followed a favorable session, with the S&P 500 registering a 0.8% increase on Wednesday. Simultaneously, the Dow managed to rise by 0.4%, breaking a three-day downward trend. The tech-centric Nasdaq Composite stood out among the three primary indices, surging by 1.35%.
Expressing caution about the year's overall market performance, Liz Young, SoFi's Head of Investment Strategy, commented on CNBC's "Closing Bell," saying, "We're getting a little reprieve today, but I think it's just that: It's a brief reprieve."
The market received a boost from a reduction in Treasury yields. The 10-year Treasury note rate retreated from levels last observed in 2007, following a report by payroll processing firm ADP, which indicated that private job growth in September was merely 89,000. This figure fell significantly below Dow Jones' estimate of 160,000, giving investors a sense that the job market may be relaxing.
On Thursday, the 10-year yield remained relatively stable.
Market-moving employment data is anticipated in the near future. Weekly jobless claims are scheduled for release on Thursday morning, while the highlight of the week, September's nonfarm payrolls report, is set to be disclosed on Friday.