智通财经网·2025-09-05 11:29Market Movements - US stock index futures showed mixed results with Dow futures down 0.05%, S&P 500 futures up 0.22%, and Nasdaq futures up 0.53% [1] - European indices also experienced slight gains, with Germany's DAX up 0.11%, UK's FTSE 100 up 0.29%, France's CAC40 up 0.12%, and the Euro Stoxx 50 up 0.21% [2][3] Oil Prices - WTI crude oil fell by 0.76% to $63.00 per barrel, while Brent crude oil decreased by 0.63% to $66.57 per barrel [3][4] Employment Market Insights - The upcoming non-farm payroll report is expected to show a weak job growth of only 75,000 jobs added in August, marking the fourth consecutive month below 100,000 [5] - The unemployment rate is projected to rise to 4.3%, the highest since 2021, indicating a cooling labor market [5] - A significant downward revision of up to 800,000 jobs is anticipated in the upcoming report from the Bureau of Labor Statistics [5] Federal Reserve Outlook - New York Fed President Williams indicated that tariffs have not significantly impacted overall inflation, easing potential concerns for the Fed regarding interest rate cuts [6] - The Fed is under pressure to support the slowing labor market, with high interest rates contributing to a cooling job market [6] Employment Market Indicators - A key leading indicator in the US employment market, the voluntary turnover rate in the construction industry, has dropped to 0.9%, the lowest since the 2008 financial crisis [7] Company News - Broadcom (AVGO.US) reported a strong Q2 with revenues up 22% year-over-year to $15.95 billion, exceeding market expectations [8] - Lululemon Athletica (LULU.US) lowered its full-year guidance for the second time, projecting revenues between $10.85 billion and $11 billion, below previous estimates [9] - Apple (AAPL.US) achieved record sales in India, nearing $9 billion, reflecting strong demand for its flagship products [9] - Texas Instruments (TXN.US) CFO warned that semiconductor demand recovery is slower than expected, particularly in the automotive sector [10] - Starbucks (SBUX.US) is reportedly receiving bids up to $5 billion for its China business, making it one of the highest-value divestitures in recent years [10]