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Stocks posted a strong showing yesterday with Friday’s “win” still providing wind in their sails. This week’s dearth of economic numbers is the calm before next week’s inflation numbers storm.

Stocks jumped on Friday after a cool monthly jobs number came in lower than expected. Apple’s surprisingly good quarterly earnings report deejayed for the fun filled dance party.

Stocks rallied into solid gains yesterday, an afterthought about Wednesday’s not-so-bad Fed meeting. Traders are cued up for this morning’s big, monthly employment number, expected to show solid gains in new jobs.

Stocks had a mixed close after a bumpy ride as traders tried to find good and bad in Powells words. US Manufacturing PMI stayed in the contractions zone for another month missing analysts hopes of a modest boost.

Stocks ended the month on a sour note yesterday as investors could not find any comfort, anywhere from the looming Fed decision expected today. Consumer confidence dips into 2022 range as respondents are unsure about the future.

Stocks gained yesterday on positive earnings. Traders are on edge ahead of today’s FOMC meeting – they are getting ready to take some tough medicine.

Stocks rallied on Friday, ushered higher by the high priests of AI growth Microsoft and Alphabet. Inflation numbers came in higher than expected, confirming what the markets already expected.