A fresh wave of optimism swept through markets towards the end of the week after the latest employment data showed the economy
Earnings calendar for the week of August 9

A fresh wave of optimism swept through markets towards the end of the week after the latest employment data showed the economy
Labor market conditions improved once again and jobless claims dropped to about 400,000 after rising last week, as economic activity picked up.
After showing weakness at the beginning of the week, benchmark stock indexes made steady gains even as economic recovery gathered steam. On
Despite strong trading and encouraging news from the labor market, benchmark stock indexes pulled back after making modest gains early in the
Technology stocks took a beating from the government’s decision to restore net neutrality and weighed on the benchmark indexes mid-week. But, the
In a sign that labor market conditions are improving to pre-pandemic levels, initial filings for jobless claims slipped to a new low
With only a few major companies remaining to report this season, there will be fewer earnings events in the coming week. Key
Latest economic data evoked mixed sentiment this week -- the rebound in economic activity has raised inflation concerns while jobless claims declined
Labor market conditions continued to improve, with the economy adding more jobs than expected and unemployment claims falling to a new pandemic
In a sign that economic recovery is accelerating, unemployment claims dropped to a fourteen-month low. Buoyed by the improving employment scenario and
In a sign that economic recovery is picking up pace, weekly jobless claims dropped to a new pandemic low of around 444,000
Benchmark stock indexes pared their recent gains early this week amid elevated inflation concerns, but regained a part of the momentum later
Stock markets rallied amid mixed cues on the health of the labor market, with latest data showing that payrolls grew at a
Leading stock indexes retreated after gaining mid-week when Wall Street biggies like Apple and Amazon reported impressive quarterly numbers. The Dow Jones
Investor sentiment was hit by the government's proposal to levy higher capital gain tax on wealthy individuals, and the market shifted to
The market rally gathered pace this week amid impressive quarterly results, led by the banking sector, and positive economic data. Leading stock
The benchmark S&P 500 index set yet another record this week and stayed above the 4,000-mark. Meanwhile, Dow Jones suffered a downturn
Stock markets bounced back this week amid encouraging macroeconomic cues that raised hopes of faster global recovery. For the first time, the
Encouraging data from the labor market and optimism brought on by the stimulus package bolstered stock markets this week. Benchmark indexes Dow
The Federal Reserve's bullish outlook on the economy, projecting a 6.5% growth this year, evoked mixed reaction as inflation fears dampened the
This week, the spotlight was on the $1.9-trillion coronavirus relief package that became law after President Joe Biden officially signed the bill.