OptionsPlayers Market Update – Thursday
U.S. stock futures are slightly lower today, as traders gear up for a critical jobs report later this week and continue to watch the evolving situation in the Middle East. Yesterday’s session saw the markets remain cautious, with the S&P 500ending just 0.01% higher, the Nasdaq adding 15 points (0.1%), and the Dow rising by 40 points (0.1%). U.S. Treasury yields increased after a stronger-than-expected private payroll report.
Jobless Claims & PMIs on Deck
Markets are watching closely for the latest jobless claims and PMI data to get a clearer picture of the U.S. economy ahead of Friday’s crucial nonfarm payrolls report. These indicators will help determine the health of the labor market and influence the Federal Reserve’s next move on interest rates. With the Fed’s recent rate cut and signals of more easing to come, investors are on edge about whether we’ll see another jumbo cut or a more traditional quarter-point reduction in November.
Tesla Slips After Disappointing Deliveries
Tesla shares dropped more than 3% after missing Wall Street’s expectations for third-quarter deliveries. Despite delivering 462,890 vehicles—a 6.4% rise from a year ago—the numbers fell short of forecasts. CEO Elon Musk is pushing to hit 1.8 million deliveries for the year, but Tesla will need record-breaking numbers in Q4 to achieve this goal. Investors are also eagerly awaiting the unveiling of Tesla’s new robotaxi on October 10, hoping it will mark a major shift in the company’s focus toward AI-powered autonomous driving.
Oil Prices Surge Amid Middle East Tensions
Oil prices surged today as tensions in the Middle East escalated, raising concerns about potential disruptions to global crude supplies. Brent is up 1.2% at $74.81 per barrel, while WTI is trading 1.4% higher at $71.06 per barrel. Israel’s response to Iran’s missile attacks could target Iranian oil infrastructure, further impacting oil markets.
Levi Strauss Struggles
Levi Strauss is under pressure after announcing it will review its Dockers brand for a potential sale and lowering its full-year revenue forecast. The company’s shares took a hit in extended hours trading as it faces challenges in its khaki business segment, which saw a 15% year-over-year decline in revenue.
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