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Inflation report poses test for stocks rally as Fed meeting looms

An inflation report in the coming week will test the strength of the record-setting U.S. stocks rally and provide a crucial piece of data that could factor into the Federal Reserve's plans for rate cuts. The rosy backdrop for stocks is underscored by expectations of further Fed interest rate cuts at the same time the economy remains resilient. However, data on consumer prices due on Wednesday could threaten the upbeat narrative if inflation rates are above expectations, posing a challenge for high-flying stocks.

US job market bounces back from impact of strikes, hurricanes

WASHINGTON (Reuters) -U.S. job growth surged in November after being severely hindered by hurricanes and strikes, but a rise in the unemployment rate to 4.2% pointed to an easing labor market that should allow the Federal Reserve to cut interest rates again this month. The labor market's resilience is driving the economy through strong consumer spending, with the closely watched employment report from the Labor Department on Friday showing solid wage growth last month. "The report should soothe bears and bulls alike," said Scott Anderson, chief U.S. economist at BMO Capital Markets.

Why Is BioNTech Stock Trading Higher On Friday?

On Thursday, Duality Biologics revealed the first data from a global Phase 1/2a trial of BNT324/DB-1311, which it co-developed with BioNTech SE (NASDAQ:BNTX). The data were presented in an oral session at the 2024 European Society of Medical Oncology Asia Annual Meeting in Singapore and showed encouraging antitumor activity alongside a manageable safety profile in heavily pretreated patients with locally advanced or metastatic solid tumors. The ongoing Phase 1/2a trial analysis included 277 part