A significant jobs report could disrupt investor hopes for a September rate cut.
Written by Emily J. Thompson, Senior Investment Analyst
Source: MarketWatch
Updated: Sep 04 2025
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Source: MarketWatch
Market Anticipation: Investors are preparing for the August jobs report, which is expected to be the key event of the week.
Market Positioning: Analysts from RBC Capital Markets suggest that the market is already set for weak labor data, with little expectation for a positive surprise.
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Emily J. Thompson
Emily J. Thompson, a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) with 12 years in investment research, graduated with honors from the Wharton School. Specializing in industrial and technology stocks, she provides in-depth analysis for Intellectia’s earnings and market brief reports.
