3 Economic Reports That Could Affect Your Portfolio This Week, September 8-12, 2025

Stocks ended the week mixed as macroeconomic concerns weighed on the Dow Jones Industrial Average, which fell 0.32%. In contrast, the S&P 500 and Nasdaq-100 posted gains of 0.33% and 1.01%, respectively, buoyed by strong performances from tech giants like Broadcom and Alphabet.

The August jobs report revealed a stark slowdown in the labor market, with only 22,000 jobs added—far below expectations. Unemployment ROSE to 4.3%, reinforcing a three-month trend of weakening job growth. Federal Reserve Chair Powell's earlier remarks at Jackson Hole hinted at this downturn, but markets remained subdued as the data solidified expectations for a September rate cut.

Tech stocks outperformed despite broader economic uncertainty, with investors flocking to megacaps as a hedge against volatility. The Nasdaq's rally underscores the sector's resilience even as traditional indicators flash warning signs.