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Investors Brace for Nvidia Earnings and September Jobs Report Amid Market Volatility
18 Nov
Summary
- Nvidia's upcoming earnings report and September jobs data loom large for investors
- Market sees losses, with uncertainty around Fed's rate cut decision in December
- Strategist expects Fed to resume rate cuts by year-end or early 2026
As of November 18th, 2025, the market is experiencing volatility, with losses gaining steam into the close. Investors are closely watching two key events that loom large: Nvidia's upcoming earnings report and the September jobs data.
To get insights on the current market action, the article speaks with Tom Hanlin, a US Bank Wealth Management Global Investment strategist. Hanlin attributes the market's red across the board to rate cut uncertainty, some profit-taking, and high valuations in certain sectors like tech stocks.
Looking ahead to the upcoming Federal Reserve meeting in December, Hanlin explains that the central bank will also provide an updated summary of economic projections, which will be an important update on their views on rates and inflation. Hanlin believes that rates are "kind of downward biased," and expects the Fed to resume rate cuts by the end of 2025 or early 2026.
However, the strategist notes that some central bankers are still sounding concerned about inflation, which remains above the Fed's 2% target. This creates a conundrum for the central bank as they try to balance weakening job gains and sticky inflation. The upcoming September jobs data will be crucial in informing the Fed's next steps.
