Key Drivers for S&P 500 and Dow Jones: US-Iran Tensions, Corporate Results, Payroll Report
August 2, 2026, 7:10 PM EDT. Stocks remain volatile as the US-Iran dispute unfolds, alongside AI innovation and a packed earnings calendar. Palantir is anticipated to post an 80% jump in revenue to $1.8B, while AMD is forecast to deliver a 47% rise to $11.3B. Investors are also watching for the US nonfarm payrolls data, with 88k jobs expected to be created and the unemployment rate likely holding at 4.2%. Shifts in the bond market and moves by central banks continue to influence market conditions.
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