Stocks Reclaim Record Highs As Jobs Data Fuels Growth Optimism; Gold, Bonds Tumble As Yields Rise: What’s Driving Markets Friday?
Wall Street returned to reclaim record highs on Friday after a stronger-than-expected jobs report.
Blowout May Jobs Data ‘Closes The Door On A July Rate Cut’: 6 Economists Make Best Guesses On Fed’s Next Move
US labor market resilient in May with a surge of 272,000 nonfarm payrolls, exceeding forecast of 180,000. Unemployment rate rose to 4%, wages up 4.1%.
Wall Street Reacts To Hot Jobs Report: Stocks Swing As Traders Abandon July Rate Cut Hopes
May labor market report: strong job gains and wage growth, reduces chances of rate cut. Interest-rate sensitive sectors underperform. Top risers: APD, URI, LLY, HUBB, ADP. Top losers: GEN, SHW, FCX, AMT.
Job Market Booms In May: Payrolls Surge More Than Expected, Wages Increase
U.S. labor market beats expectations with 272,000 jobs added in May and 4.1% wage growth. Rising yields and dollar, futures down.
Stocks Pause As Traders Await Jobs Data, Nvidia Falls On Antitrust Investigation, Crude Rises To $75: What’s Driving Markets Thursday?
Wall Street experienced a relatively quiet day on Thursday, with major indices trading within tight ranges as investors remain cautious ahead of the highly anticipated May jobs report, set for release Friday.
European Central Bank Cuts Interest Rates By 0.25%, But Projects Inflation ‘Above Target Well Into Next Year’
ECB lowers interest rates as expected, citing need to ease policy after 9 months. Growth and inflation projections revised upwards for 2024.
S&P 500, Nasdaq 100 Jointly Hit All-Time Highs, Nvidia Overtakes Apple As Second Most Valuable US Company
The S&P 500 and Nasdaq 100 indices closed at record highs due to investor confidence in AI-driven tech sector growth. Magnificent Seven worth $15T.
Nasdaq 100 Reaches Record Highs, Service Sector Strength Alleviates Economic Slowdown Concerns, Magnificent 7 Hits $15 Trillion Valuation: What’s Driving Markets Wednesday?
Wall Street rallied Wednesday as the services activity gauge indicated a stronger-than-expected expansion in May, pushing back fears of an economic slowdown which surfaced in recent days.
Bank Of Canada Cuts Rates By 0.25% As Policy ‘No Longer Needs To Be Restrictive’: Canadian Stocks Rally, Loonie Drops
Bank of Canada lowers interest rates by 25 basis points in response to easing inflation, with Canadian stocks and dollar reacting accordingly.
Services Sector Activity Strongly Expands In May: ‘Notable Higher Business Activity, Faster New Orders Growth’
The U.S. service sector sentiment expanded in May, reversing April's decline. The ISM reported strong growth in business activity and new orders. Employment is still a challenge. Stocks hold gains but bond yields rise.