S&P 500 Hovers Near Record With Wall Street Hoping for a Year-End Rally

Core Insights - Delayed data on the job market and inflation has created uncertainty regarding the current state of the U.S. economy [1] Group 1 - The lack of timely information on employment figures and inflation rates complicates the assessment of economic conditions [1] - Investors and analysts are left without clear indicators to gauge economic performance, leading to potential volatility in market reactions [1]