#Labor Market

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S&P 500 and Nasdaq Futures Edge Lower as 2026 Labor Data Takes Center Stage

S&P 500 and Nasdaq futures dipped slightly on January 7, 2026, as investors shifted focus to upcoming labor data following a strong market rally.

Jan 7, 2026

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Job Market Alert: Fed's Kashkari Warns US Unemployment Rate Could 'Pop' Higher in 2026

Minneapolis Fed President Neel Kashkari warns that the US unemployment rate could see a sharp increase. Explore the implications for the labor market and Fed policy in 2026.

Jan 6, 2026