Eaton stock dips as Barclays trims target and U.S. jobs report looms
New York, January 8, 2026, 20:53 (EST) — Market closed Eaton Corporation plc shares dipped 0.65% to $320.58 on Thursday, marking another unsettled day for the power-management firm. The stock touched an intraday low of $315.85, holding mostly steady in after-hours trading. Investors are eyeing an upcoming U.S. employment report, which could shake up expectations around interest rate cuts. Why it matters now: Eaton stands as a key gauge for spending on electrification and heavy power users like data centers. Its stock usually shifts with moves in U.S. interest rate expectations. Right now, markets put just about a 10% chance