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S&P 500 – Strong Jobs Report, Falling Stocks. Here Is Why

S&P 500 – Strong Jobs Report, Falling Stocks. Here Is Why

Friday's jobs report was twice as strong as expected — yet the S&P 500 fell sharply. The market's paradox: good economic news now means bad news for stocks. With the Fed already battling inflation, a hot labour market gives them cover to keep rates elevated longer. Bond yields spiked to multi-year highs, making safe bonds more appealing and raising corporate borrowing costs.
Born2trade | 2 days ago
Gold Has Reached a Critical Juncture — It Has Broken Down Its 200-Day Moving Average for the Third Time This Year.

Gold Has Reached a Critical Juncture — It Has Broken Down Its 200-Day Moving Average for the Third Time This Year.

Gold has slipped below its MA 200 after the powerful NFP report reinforced the higher-for-longer interest-rate narrative. Prints triggered the sharp USD rally and renewed pressure on XAUUSD. Whilst bulls may still view this area as a long-term support zone, the latest breakdown suggests that bears currently hold the advantage. Will it be a temporary shakeout or the start of a deeper correction?
Headway | 5 days ago
NFP awaited for direction amid Middle East stalemate

NFP awaited for direction amid Middle East stalemate

Fresh setback for US-Iran talks after Hezbollah rejects Lebanon ceasefire. Oil nevertheless pares some weekly gains. But AI stocks succumb to profit taking, crypto rout deepens. Dollar slips ahead of jobs report as Fed rate hike bets ease slightly.
XM Group | 5 days ago
Week Ahead – Fed countdown begins amid US inflation data and geopolitical risks

Week Ahead – Fed countdown begins amid US inflation data and geopolitical risks

Fed Chair Warsh’s first meeting approaches, key US inflation data could reshape expectations; Oil prices remain elevated as US-Iran talks continue; ECB is expected to hike; will it be a one-off move or is July live? BoC to stand pat, aussie eyes Chinese CPI data, while the yen awaits the BoJ meeting; Strong US data could keep the dollar supported; euro may suffer if ECB adopts a balanced tone;
XM Group | 5 days ago
US Jobs: Resilience or Slowdown?

US Jobs: Resilience or Slowdown?

Focus of the Day: The US will release its May non-farm payrolls (NFP) report tonight, with expectations of 85,000 new jobs, a drop from April’s 115,000. The unemployment rate is projected to stay at 4.3%, and average hourly earnings are expected to rise by 0.3%. This NFP release may influence market direction amid a challenging economic backdrop.
ATFX | 5 days ago
EUR/USD: All Eyes on Non-Farm Payrolls

EUR/USD: All Eyes on Non-Farm Payrolls

EUR/USD was trading at 1.1613 on Friday. As the week draws to a close, the US dollar remains on track to post gains, supported by ongoing uncertainty in the Middle East and continued demand for safe-haven assets.
RoboForex | 5 days ago
Gold – Today's US Jobs Report Is the Big Test

Gold – Today's US Jobs Report Is the Big Test

The monthly US jobs report drops today, and gold traders are watching every decimal. Strong employment numbers give the Fed cover to keep rates elevated—bad news for non-yielding gold. Weak data does the reverse, opening the door to cuts and typically lifting prices. But there's a wildcard: wage growth in the fine print can flip the entire reaction within minutes.
Born2trade | 5 days ago
Capital Is Leaving Crypto for Artificial Intelligence

Capital Is Leaving Crypto for Artificial Intelligence

Whilst Bitcoin continues to slide, capital is increasingly flowing towards the AI and technology shares. The divergence has become difficult to ignore: the NASDAQ-100 trades at record highs, whilst Bitcoin remains deeply below its previous peak. For now, investors appear to favor assets offering visible earnings growth, a clearer investment narrative over the speculative promise of crypto.
Headway | 6 days ago