Wall St on hold ahead of jobs data
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U.S. stock index futures were flat to  lower on Friday but Wall Street's opening was expected to be  decided by a key U.S. employment data report, which is seen as  an important pointer to future interest moves.
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Wall Street retreated today as investors nervously awaited fresh economic data to be published later this week.
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Wall Street stocks were set for a lower start on Thursday after a sharp spike in jobless claims added to worries about the labour market and as wary traders reflected on a 50 basis point rate cut and the possibility of downgrades of key bond insurers.
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U.S. stocks looked set to open around  breakeven on Friday as markets await a speech from Federal  Reserve Chairman Alan Greenspan and some economic data  revisions for direction amid a dearth of corporate news.
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Wall Street stocks are set for a  lackluster start to trade as investors wait for a key U.S.  employment report and sentiment survey which may provide some  insight into the health of the world's biggest economy.
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Friday's weak U.S. jobs data remained  the focus on world financial markets on Monday, with European  stocks barely changed, government bonds consolidating gains and  the dollar still under pressure.
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U.S. shares are likely to ease on Friday  ahead of non-farm payrolls data which may provide clues on the  interest rate outlook.
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Wall Street may put the brakes on a steep decline next week, when a rate cut is anticipated from the Fed, and Friday's monthly jobs data may trigger a comeback for stocks after their January funk.
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Stocks slipped on Wednesday as a report suggested that November job growth may have exceeded Wall Street's estimates, diminishing the chances of an interest-rate cut any time soon.
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By MADLEN READ  NEW YORK - Investors better have rested up over the long weekend. This week may be short, but it's heavy on data that spans employment, housing, manufacturing, consumer sentiment and inflation.
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Wall Street was poised to open little changed on Friday before a key employment report that could shed light on the economy and the profit outlook.
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U.S. stocks may test record highs this  week as muted oil prices take center stage. But the September  jobs report on Friday could keep traders cautious and upend a  rally.
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Stock futures suggested a mixed start on Wall Street on Wednesday, as investors await data on durable goods, Midwest manufacturing and concerns persist over the mortgage market.
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U.S. shares were set to open little  changed on Friday, awaiting closely watched jobs data before  the market opens and taking a breather after a powerful rally  the previous session.
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Wall Street stocks are set for a slightly higher start on Thursday with a report on the services sector and employment data the likely trading focus.
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Technology shares slipped and blue-chip stocks clung to tiny gains on Thursday as investors fretted about Friday's jobs report and the economy's prospects.
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Wall Street is set for a subdued start  to Friday trade as investors take stock after the previous  session&#039;s sharp bounce ahead of quarterly current account data  and a key sentiment survey.