Monday Morning Must-Knows - September 29, 2025

Monday Morning Must-Knows by Trading Academy

September 29, 2025

Jobs Report WARNING: Is a Fed Rate Cut Next?

The U.S. Jobs Report is the market’s biggest test this week—and traders are on edge. After six straight months of S&P 500 gains, will Friday’s unemployment data keep the rally alive or trigger a sell-off? Investors are watching payroll numbers, inflation trends, and Fed signals closely to see if another rate cut is on the table.

It’s not just the U.S.—the Reserve Bank of Australia kicks off the week with a key rate decision, while earnings from Carnival, Nike, and Levi’s add more volatility to the mix.

In this episode, Merlin Rothfeld breaks down everything traders need to know before the Jobs Report hits, plus the strategies to stay ahead of the market.

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