由於通膨擔憂持續，美國股指期貨在關鍵數據之前受到打擊

標普500指數期貨下跌0.28%，那斯達克100指數期貨下跌0.32%。與道瓊工業指數相關的期貨下跌 79 點

Stock futures were lower early Friday as markets geared up for critical economic data that will help shape the trajectory of the Federal Reserve’s monetary policy.

週五早些時候，隨著市場為有助於塑造聯準會貨幣政策軌蹟的關鍵經濟數據做好準備，股指期貨走低。

Investors are awaiting the December nonfarm payrolls report, due at 8:30 a’clock ET, with economists surveyed by Dow Jones expecting an increase of 155,000 jobs. That would mark a sharp drop from the 227,000 addition in November. The unemployment rate is seen holding steady at 4.2%.

投資者正在等待美國東部時間上午 8:30 公佈的 12 月非農業就業報告，接受道瓊斯調查的經濟學家預計就業將增加 155,000 個。這將比 11 月新增的 227,000 人大幅下降。失業率預計穩定在 4.2%。

A strong payrolls print could signal continued inflationary pressures, which may lead the central bank to keep interest rates on hold or even raise them further.

強勁的非農就業數據可能預示著持續的通膨壓力，這可能導致央行維持利率不變，甚至進一步升息。

“A strong report…I think may find the market reaction to that is not great, because it just is one more reason why the Federal Reserve may not lower interest rates this year,” said Brenda Vingiello, CIO at Sand Hill Global Advisors.

Sand Hill Global Advisors 資訊長 Brenda Vingiello 表示：「一份強勁的報告…我認為市場對此反應並不大，因為這只是聯準會今年可能不會降息的另一個原因。

A strong jobs report, mixed economic signals

強勁的就業報告，經濟訊號好壞參半

The market is already smarting from recent economic data. The Institute for Supply Management’s services index showed accelerating growth in December, along with higher prices, fanning inflation concerns. At the same time, payroll provider ADP reported that private sector job growth came in weaker than expected last month.

市場已經對最近的經濟數據感到擔憂。供應管理協會的服務業指數顯示 12 月加速成長，同時價格上漲，引發了通膨擔憂。與此同時，薪資提供者 ADP 報告稱，上個月私部門就業成長弱於預期。

Those mixed signals have traders not anticipating a rate cut at the Fed’s upcoming meeting, with CME’s FedWatch tool showing just a 7% probability of a 0.25% rate reduction.

這些混雜的訊號讓交易者預期聯準會在即將召開的會議上不會降息，CME 的 FedWatch 工具顯示降息 0.25% 的可能性僅為 7%。

Major averages headed for weekly declines

主要股指每週下跌

All three of the major stock indexes are set for weekly losses as of Friday morning. The S&P 500 is down 0.4% for the week, while the tech-heavy Nasdaq Composite has dropped 0.7%. The Dow Jones Industrial Average is also on track for a 0.2% decline.

截至週五上午，所有三大主要股指都將出現每週下跌。標普 500 指數本週下跌 0.4%，而以科技股為主的那斯達克指數下跌 0.7%。道瓊工業指數也有望下跌 0.2%。

Trading was light on Thursday as the New York Stock Exchange closed to observe a national day of mourning for former President Jimmy Carter, contributing to a subdued week of trading.

週四，紐約證券交易所因紀念前總統吉米卡特的全國哀悼日而休市，交易清淡，導致本週交易清淡。

Los Angeles wildfires adding to investor anxiety

洛杉磯山火加劇投資者焦慮

Adding to the economic worries are the wildfires burning in Los Angeles, including the devastating Palisades Fire. The blazes have been among the most destructive in the city’s history, and shares of key utility provider Edison International slid more than 10% during Wednesday’s session.

洛杉磯燃燒的野火，包括毀滅性的帕利塞茲大火，加劇了經濟擔憂。這場大火是該市歷史上最具破壞性的火災之一，主要公用事業提供商愛迪生國際 (Edison International) 的股價在周三交易中下跌了 10% 以上。

With the economic uncertainty mounting and external pressures intensifying, Wall Street is facing a challenging landscape as the new year begins.

新年伊始，隨著經濟不確定性加劇、外部壓力加大，華爾街面臨充滿挑戰的局面。