US Stock Futures Gain Momentum After December Nonfarm Payrolls Data

Wall Street's getting the green light it's been waiting for. According to Reuters, US stock futures extended their gains on January 9, 2026, immediately following the release of the December nonfarm payrolls report. The market's reaction suggests investors are breathing a sigh of relief as the labor data hits the wires.

Market Reaction to US December Nonfarm Payrolls

Futures tied to the S&P 500 and Nasdaq 100 ticked higher as the data provided fresh clues about the health of the US economy. When the labor market shows signs of cooling without collapsing, it often fuels hopes for a more dovish stance from the Federal Reserve.

Fed Policy and Investor Sentiment

Investors are closely watching whether these numbers will prompt the Fed to pivot or maintain its current interest rate trajectory. Lower-than-expected job growth often leads to a drop in Treasury yields, making growth stocks—particularly in the tech sector—more attractive to traders.