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Stocks Slip as Traders Brace for Pivotal Jobs Report
1 Aug
Summary
- U.S. stock futures down ahead of July jobs report
- Nasdaq, Dow, and S&P 500 all close lower on Thursday
- Unemployment rate expected to rise in latest labor data
As of August 1st, 2025, the U.S. stock market is bracing for a pivotal jobs report due on Friday. According to the news, stock futures on the Nasdaq 100, Dow Jones Industrial Average, and S&P 500 Index all declined on Thursday night, with losses ranging from 0.14% to 0.19%.
This follows a subdued regular trading session on Thursday, where the S&P 500 and Dow Jones closed down 0.4% and 0.7% respectively. The Nasdaq Composite also ended marginally lower.
Investors are eagerly awaiting the release of the July jobs report, which is expected to indicate a slowdown in the labor market. Additionally, the unemployment rate is predicted to have increased compared to the previous period.
