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Fed balance sheet drawdown may go on if jobless rate does not move higher - Citi

Citi analysts indicate the Fed may struggle to label further interest rate cuts as normalization if unemployment remains high, impacting balance sheet reduction plans.

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Stock market today: S&P 500 slips on rising Mid-East tensions; jobs report looms

The article discusses market declines, labor data, geopolitical tensions in the Middle East, and corporate performance highlights including Levi's, Tesla, and NVIDIA's stock movements.

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U.S. stocks higher at close of trade; Dow Jones Industrial Average up 0.09%

U.S. stocks rose after Wednesday's close, led by gains in Oil, Technology, and Telecom sectors, with notable performances from Salesforce and declines in Humana and Nike.

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S&P 500 Q3 earnings growth continues to be revised lower

S&P 500 earnings growth for Q3 2024 has been downgraded to 3.2%, raising concerns about market reliance on earnings to achieve new highs.

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Alpine Macro shares 5 most frequently asked questions from investors

Alpine Macro discusses key investor questions about market indices, political impacts, small caps, China's stimulus, and mixed expectations for Q3 earnings, offering insights for navigating the landscape.

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Is it time to go risk-on? Is the run in quality over? Piper Sandler answers

Piper Sandler recommends prioritizing quality stocks amid ongoing economic uncertainty, highlighting top-performing investments and the effectiveness of their Macro Select model.

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Goldman Sachs says its 6000 price target of the S&P 500 may be 'too low'

Goldman Sachs analysts foresee a strong S&P 500 rally post-October 28 but warn of short-term volatility due to significant market shifts and a corporate buyback blackout.

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US private employers hire more workers than expected in September - ADP

In September, US private payrolls unexpectedly rose by 143,000, indicating stronger labor demand, amid ongoing discussions of interest rate cuts by the Federal Reserve.

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US private employers hire more workers than expected in September - ADP

US private employers added 143,000 jobs in September, surpassing expectations, indicating resilience in labor demand. The Fed is cautious about future interest rate cuts amidst economic considerations.

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US ports strike: Morgan Stanley outlines implications of extended work stoppage