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U.S. NFP Preview and Market Review
Markets are preparing for the October U.S. Nonfarm Payrolls (NFP) report, one of this week's major economic events. Investors are watching employment data for clues about economic strength, inflation pressures, and the Federal Reserve's next policy decisions. Key market expectations include a forecast of +65K nonfarm payrolls, a 4.2% unemployment rate, and a 0.3% monthly increase in average hourly earnings. The S&P 500 fell 4.4% on Thursday, the Nasdaq dropped 5.5%, and the Dow declined 3.4% amid concerns surrounding AI-related valuations and investment spending. Investors will reassess market direction heading into the employment report on October 6.