📈 U.S. Stocks Edge Up Amid Jobs Data & Key Tariff Ruling Wait

Latest Data (Jan 10):

• December non-farm payrolls met expectations – Fed rate path unchanged

• Supreme Court set to rule on legality of Trump's April tariffs

Analyst Insight (State Street Bank):

Cayla Seder notes labor data reflects a "balanced, not weak" market – supportive for stocks without forcing Fed policy shifts.

⚠️ Tariff Ruling Impact Scenarios:

✅ Tariffs struck down: Stocks rally (better margins, lower consumer costs), bonds may weaken (fiscal stimulus risks)

❌ Tariffs upheld: Continued policy uncertainty, potential market pressure

📊 Market Takeaway:

Traders are pricing in status-quo Fed + watching legal catalyst for volatility.

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(Sources: PANews, State Street Bank – Not financial advice.) 📰