Published Thursday, Nov. 5, 2026, for the session of Friday, Nov. 6 · Market hours 9:30 a.m.–4:00 p.m. ET · By Juan Reina
What to watch Friday
- 8:30 a.m. ET — October jobs report. Consensus is about 59,000 new jobs (forecasts range from 50,000 to 95,000) and a 4.2% unemployment rate. September added only 29,000.
- The Fed angle: markets price roughly a 70% chance of a December rate hike. A hot report could push yields up and add pressure on stocks; a weak one could ease it.
- Pre-market earnings: Humana (6:00 a.m.), Charter (7:00 a.m.), Moderna (8:00 a.m.).
- After-hours movers: Airbnb, Cloudflare, Lam Research and IonQ up; Atlassian and DraftKings down.
All times Eastern.
Friday calendar
| Time (ET) | Event | Watch for |
|---|---|---|
| 6:00 a.m. | Humana Q3 | Medicare Advantage cost trends |
| 7:00 a.m. | Charter Q3 | Broadband subscriber losses |
| 8:00 a.m. | Moderna Q3 | Vaccine sales, cash burn |
| 8:30 a.m. | October employment report | ≈59K payrolls, 4.2% jobless rate |
| 9:30 a.m. | Opening bell | Nasdaq in correction, VIX at 28 |
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Hiring has slowed sharply: September payrolls rose just 29,000 and July and August were revised down a combined 60,000. Fed Chair Kevin Warsh has still described labor conditions as positive, citing low jobless claims, which fell to 189,000 this week. Deutsche Bank expects average hourly earnings to rebound 0.3% for the month. The key number for markets is the combination of payrolls and wages: strong wages would keep a December hike in play.
Earnings
- Moderna (MRNA): COVID and RSV vaccine sales, cost cuts and cash runway.
- Humana (HUM): medical cost ratio and 2027 Medicare Advantage outlook.
- Charter (CHTR): broadband losses to fixed-wireless competition.
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Semiconductors had their worst day since March 2020 on fears that a Democratic Congress will slow data-center construction. Overnight reports gave some offsets, including Lam Research’s $25 billion buyback and 31% revenue growth at indie Semiconductor. Watch Nvidia, AMD and Micron in pre-market trading. Recap: today’s stock market close.
What it means for your portfolio
Volatility is high, with the VIX at 28. For long-term investors in index funds, a 401(k) or an IRA, single-day moves matter less than diversification and time horizon. Investors with exposure to Colombia through EC, CIB or COLO should also watch the dollar’s reaction to the jobs data. See the Colombia market outlook.
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FAQ
What time is the jobs report on Nov. 6, 2026?
The October employment report is released at 8:30 a.m. ET on Friday, Nov. 6.
How many jobs are expected in October 2026?
Economists expect about 59,000 new payrolls and an unemployment rate of 4.2%.
Which companies report earnings Friday, Nov. 6?
Humana, Charter Communications and Moderna report before the opening bell.
Will the Fed raise rates in December 2026?
Futures markets priced about a 70% chance of a hike as of Thursday; the jobs report could change those odds.
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