Overview

• Friday’s September employment report is viewed as the decisive read on labor strength after August added just 22,000 jobs and joblessness ticked higher.
• Lawmakers face a Tuesday night funding deadline, and a lapse could delay publication of key economic data, including labor figures.
• Fed officials including John Williams and Beth Hammack are slated to speak this week, shaping expectations for any further easing.
• Nike reports Tuesday as investors assess CEO Elliott Hill’s turnaround efforts, with Carnival due Monday and Conagra on Wednesday.
• Tesla’s third‑quarter delivery tally is expected Thursday, with some analysts anticipating an upside boost from buyers seeking expiring EV tax credits.