FYI: The U.S. stock market has struggled for direction of late, but next week's payroll report could confirm whether the recent weakness in data and stock prices is waning as the weather warms, or the start of a longer-term trend.
Over the past two weeks, the Standard & Poor's 500 index has moved an average of 17.79 points daily, wider than the 12.43 point range in early March. The swings have amplified on mixed economic signals.
Regards,
Ted
http://www.reuters.com/article/2015/05/03/markets-stocks-usa-weekahead-scheduled-c-idUSL1N0XS1NP20150503
