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As Wall Street heads into September, investors will closely watch the August US jobs report in the week ahead for signals about the Federal Reserve's next monetary policy move. The employment data could offer fresh clues on the health of the US labour market and influence expectations around the central bank's interest-rate decisions. Beyond the jobs report, investors will track a series of other economic indicators. The latest US manufacturing and services purchasing managers' indexes (PMIs) are due during the week and could provide insights into the strength of economic activity. The Federal Reserve's Beige Book will also be released. Another round of technology earnings will keep artificial intelligence firmly in focus. Dell Technologies, Broadcom, Snowflake, Hewlett Packard Enterprise and Palo Alto Networks are among the major companies scheduled to report quarterly results. Investors will look for evidence of continued AI-driven demand, spending on data centres and cloud infrastructure, as well as any signs that elevated technology valuations are being supported by earnings growth. Tesla will also command attention with an invite-only Cybercab launch event scheduled for Thursday in Austin, Texas. Reports indicate that customers could soon be able to request rides in the purpose-built autonomous vehicle through Tesla's existing Robotaxi app. The event is expected to provide further details on Tesla's plans for expanding its autonomous driving and robotaxi operations. August 31 (Monday): No events scheduled September 1 (Tuesday): Reports on US Manufacturing PMI August, ISM report On Business Manufacturing PMI for August, Construction Spending for July, and Job Openings & Labor Turnover Survey for July will be released. September 2 (Wednesday): Reports on ADP National Employment for August, Factory Orders for July , and Federal Reserve Beige Book will be released. September 3 (Thursday): Reports on US Trade Balance for July, Weekly Jobless Claims for the week ended August 29, US Services PMI for August, and ISM Report on Business Services PMI for August will be released. September 4 (Friday): Data on employment for August will be released. Following companies are scheduled to declare their quarter results in the week ahead – Palo Alto Networks, Dell, Medtronic, Broadcom, Snowflake, HPE, Ciena, and Zscaler. US stocks fell on Friday as moves in the bond market reflected growing investor expectations that the Federal Reserve could raise interest rates in the near term to curb persistent inflationary pressures. On Friday, the S&P 500 fell 19.23 points, or 0.2%, to 7,711.76. The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 9.45 points, or less than 0.1%, to 53,559.99. The Nasdaq Composite fell 138.93 points, or 0.5%, to 26,402.42. The Russell 2000 index of smaller companies fell 41.97 points, or 1.4%, to 2,972.37. For the week, the S&P 500 is up 37.39 points, or 0.5%. The Dow is up 282.98 points, or 0.5%. The Nasdaq is up 221.97 points, or 0.8%. With a distinguished career spanning nearly two decades at the highest levels of financial journalism, Rajendra Kumar Saxena stands as a cornerstone of the editorial leadership team at Livemint.com. In his current capacity as Content Editor, he is responsible for managing the comprehensive editorial lifecycle of the publication. His role is multifaceted, encompassing the strategic selection of high-impact stories, original reporting, and meticulous editing. <br> Furthermore, Rajendra is instrumental in executing a sophisticated Search Engine Optimization (SEO)-driven content strategy, ensuring that the platform's digital content reaches a global audience while maintaining the highest standards of journalistic integrity and accuracy prior to publication. <br> Rajendra’s professional journey is characterized by a profound expertise in a wide array of critical sectors. His analytical depth covers global economics, commodities, and stock market dynamics (across both Indian and United States landscapes). <br> Beyond the financial markets, he possesses a keen understanding of political affairs, banking and finance, foreign affairs, and the rapidly evolving technology sector. <br> His eighteen years journey in financial and business journalism includes a significant tenure at Financialexpress.com and freelance contributions to The Hindu. <br> Currently based in Delhi, Rajendra holds a Master of Journalism degree from the prestigious Makhanlal Chaturvedi National University of Journalism and Communication (MCNUJC). His blend of academic rigor and decades of on-the-ground experience makes him a leading voice in navigating the complexities of today’s financial world. Catch all the Business News , Market News , Breaking News Events and Latest News Updates on Live Mint. Download The Mint News App to get Daily Market Updates. Oops! Looks like you have exceeded the limit to bookmark the image. Remove some to bookmark this image.
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