Live Updates on the US Stock Market: Attention is on the Dow Jones, Nasdaq Today, and the S&P 500 as investors await crucial insights from the US jobs report and a significant Supreme Court ruling on Trump’s tariffs. Keep an eye out for essential live updates, market movements, and breaking news throughout the session.
US stock futures were mostly stable on Friday, with Dow Jones, Nasdaq Today, and S&P 500 contracts remaining steady as investors prepared for two critical events—the highly anticipated US jobs report and a possible Supreme Court ruling concerning President Donald Trump’s international tariffs.
Markets are starting the session cautiously, as the nonfarm payrolls report carries additional importance following earlier interruptions caused by the government shutdown, which delayed vital labor market indicators. Analysts predict payroll growth of roughly 70,000 for December, with the unemployment rate expected to dip slightly to 4.5%, based on a Bloomberg survey. The US jobs report is set to influence expectations for the Federal Reserve’s policy trajectory ahead of its upcoming interest rate decision later this month.
In addition to the labor statistics, stock market developments are being shaped by the anticipation surrounding the Supreme Court’s ruling on Trump’s broad tariffs. Friday marks an opinion day for the court, potentially providing clarity on whether the former president exceeded his authority by using emergency powers to implement global duties.
All three major indices are poised for weekly gains, with the S&P 500 rising nearly 1%, while the Dow Jones and Nasdaq Composite have seen increases of around 1.8% and 1.1%, respectively.
Keep an eye out for key live updates as the US trading session progresses.
