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Stock Market Today: S&P 500 and Nasdaq Hit Records as Jobs Growth Slows

An uptick in the unemployment rate amid a cooling labor market could accelerate the Fed's rate-cut timeline.

Kiplinger

Dollar Ends Lower as US Jobs Report Boosts Fed Rate Cut Chances

The dollar index (DXY00 ) Friday fell by -0.24% and posted a 3-week low. The dollar retreated Friday after the US Jun payroll report bolstered expectations for the Fed to cut interest rates this year. Also, strength in the British pound (^GBPUSD ) weighed on the dollar after a landslide...

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Investor Alert: Should We Be Worried About Recession?

Even though the S&P 500 (SPY) is making new highs, there are signs the economy is slowing. In fact, it is possible we could slip into a recession if the Fed does not play its cards right. This creates an interesting cross roads for investors as recession typically results in…

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Softer June Jobs Report Raises Rate-Cut Bets

Slower hiring and a rise in the unemployment rate up the odds of the Fed easing more than once before year-end, experts say.

Kiplinger

Dollar Falls as US Payroll Report Bolsters the Odds for Fed Rate Cuts

The dollar index (DXY00 ) today is down by -0.03% at a 3-week low. The dollar retreated today after the US Jun payroll report bolstered expectations for the Fed to cut interest rates this year. Also, strength in the British pound (^GBPUSD ) is weighing on the dollar after a...

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Federal Reserve Monitoring Labor Market For Potential Rate Cuts

Federal Reserve's cautious approach to potential rate cuts amidst rising unemployment and inflation concerns.

Top News

US economy adds 206,000 June jobs as labor market cools slightly

Number is close to what was expected, as unemployment rate creeps above 4% for first time in two years

The Guardian - US

Stock Index Futures Tread Water as Investors Await Key U.S. Jobs Report

September S&P 500 E-Mini futures (ESU24) are up +0.04%, and September Nasdaq 100 E-Mini futures (NQU24) are up +0.11% this morning as trading resumed after the Independence Day holiday, with market participants bracing for the all-important U.S. payrolls reading due later in the day.

Barchart

US jobs report for June is likely to point to slower but still-solid hiring

The American job market likely cooled last month while still remaining fundamentally healthy, which would be welcome news for the Federal Reserve in its drive to fully tame inflation

The Independent UK

Is Lumber Close to a Bottom?

After posting a slight rise in Q1, lumber futures are now over 21% lower since the end of 2023. The path of least resistance of interest rates will likely determine lumber’s path over the coming weeks and months.

Barchart

Markets Extend Gains, Dollar Dips As US Data Fans Rate Cut Hopes

The advances tracked another record on Wall Street on a holiday-shortened day, while national elections in Britain and France are also on the radar over the next few days.

Latin Times

Asian Stocks Extend Gains, Dollar Dips As US Data Builds On Rate Hope

Asian equities rose and the dollar slipped further on Thursday as investors welcomed more data pointing to a softening labour market that gives the Federal Reserve room to cut interest rates, with another key jobs report due later in the day.

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Australian shares rally as dollar hits six-month high

The ASX200 has risen 1.2 per cent to hit a nine-day high while the Australian dollar rose above 67 US cents for the first time since January.

International Business Times

US Fed Officials Stressed 'Patience' On Rate Cuts: Minutes

Members of the US Federal Reserve's rate-setting committee said last month that the bank's employment and inflation goals were moving into "better balance," with some calling for "patience" on interest rate cuts, according to minutes of the meeting published Wednesday.

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S&P 500 and Nasdaq 100 Post Record Highs on Fed Rate Cut Hopes

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) Wednesday closed up +0.51%, the Dow Jones Industrials Index ($DOWI ) (DIA ) closed down -0.06%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) closed up +0.87%. Stock indexes Wednesday settled mixed in the holiday-shortened session, with the S&P 500 and...

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Dollar Slides as Weak US Economic News Bolsters Rate Cut Hopes

The dollar index (DXY00 ) Wednesday fell by -0.33% and posted a 3-week low. The dollar came under pressure Wednesday on weaker-than-expected US labor market news that showed a smaller-than-expected increase in the Jun ADP employment and a jump in weekly continuing unemployment claims to a 2-1/2 year high, a...

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The Independent UK

Federal Reserve minutes: Inflation is cooling, but more evidence is needed for rate cuts

Federal Reserve officials at their most recent meeting welcomed recent signs that inflation is slowing and highlighted data suggesting that the job market and the broader economy could be cooling

The Independent UK

Average rate on a 30-year mortgage climbs for the first time since late May to just under 7%

The average rate on a 30-year mortgage rose this week, pushing up borrowing costs on a home loan for the first time since late May

Barchart

The Spring Doldrums in The Gold Market May Be Changing Soon

Over the past five years, data shows distinct patterns in the seasonality of gold prices. September has consistently been weak, with prices often closing lower than they opened, suggesting a decrease in market confidence or a shift in investment focus. In contrast, due to increased buying, July has shown a…

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Stocks Supported as Weak US Economic News Bolsters Hopes for Fed Rate Cuts

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) today is up +0.19%, the Dow Jones Industrials Index ($DOWI ) (DIA ) is down -0.21%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) is up +0.36%. Stock indexes today are mixed in this holiday-shortened session, with the Nasdaq 100 posting...

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Dollar Falls and Precious Metals Rally on Weak US Economic News

The dollar index (DXY00 ) today is down by -0.52% at a 2-week low. The dollar came under pressure today on weaker-than-expected US labor market news that showed a smaller-than-expected increase in the Jun ADP employment and a jump in weekly continuing unemployment claims to a 2-1/2 year high, a...

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Stocks Climb as Nasdaq 100 Posts a New Record High on Falling Bond Yields

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) today is up +0.11%, the Dow Jones Industrials Index ($DOWI ) (DIA ) is up +0.18%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) is up +0.09%. Stock indexes today are moderately higher in this holiday-shortened session, with the Nasdaq 100...

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S&P Futures Tread Water Ahead of FOMC Meeting Minutes, U.S. Economic Data on Tap

September S&P 500 E-Mini futures (ESU24) are trending up +0.05% this morning as market participants looked ahead to the release of the Federal Reserve’s June policy meeting minutes while also gearing up for a slew of U.S. economic data to gain insights into the policy outlook.

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