U.S. stocks look set for a relief rally after the market failed to sustain the upward momentum set in motion by the 50 basis-point cut announced by the Federal Reserve on Wednesday. The index futures point to a sharply higher opening on Thursday. Given the central bank's focus on labor market statistics, traders may closely monitor the weekly jobless claims data. The results of a regional manufacturing survey and the Conference Board's leading economic index may also create some ripples in the market.
With the Fed decision on the back-burner, earnings could get back to the...
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