ISM

Dow Slumps 240 Points as Strong Services Data Clashes with Labor Weakness and Geopolitical Shocks

The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 240 points on Wednesday, January 7, 2026, as investors grappled with a jarring contradiction in economic data and a major geopolitical shift in South America. While the Institute for Supply Management (ISM) reported a stronger-than-expected expansion in the services sector, a disappointing private payrolls

Federal Reserve

U.S. Economic Barometers in Focus: ISM and ADP Data Poised to Steer Fed Rate Cut Expectations

As the U.S. economy navigates a complex landscape of inflation concerns and employment goals, market participants and policymakers alike are keenly awaiting the upcoming releases of the Institute for Supply Management (ISM) surveys and the ADP National Employment Report. These critical economic indicators are emerging as pivotal data points