Stock Market Surges: Impressive 443-Point Rise Due to Robust Employment Figures
Wall Street celebrated a strong finish to the week as a better-than-anticipated U.S. jobs report bolstered investor confidence.
The Dow Jones Industrial Average charged forward by 443 points (1.05%) on Friday, spearheading the gains among major indices. The S&P 500 advanced 1.03%, sailing above the 6,000 mark for the first time since February. The Nasdaq Composite surged 1.2%, boosted primarily by a rebound in tech shares.
Wall Street's major indices all posted gains for the week, with the S&P 500, Dow, and Nasdaq up over 1%, 1%, and 2% respectively.
The U.S. economy chalked up 139,000 new jobs in May, surpassing projections of 125,000, according to data released by the Bureau of Labor Statistics. The jobless rate held steady at 4.2%, while wage growth slightly outpaced expectations. Thus, it seems we are navigating a resilient labor market even amidst trade tensions and turbulence in the White House.
Trump and the Fed
Despite the robust job data, President Donald Trump reiterated his request for the Federal Reserve to reduce interest rates by a full percentage point. He accused Fed Chair Jerome Powell of stifling the economy. However, it seems unlikely that Trump will get his wish, as the markets predict no possibility of a rate cut at the June meeting. Meanwhile, the chances of a September rate cut have dipped from 74% to 62% following the jobs report.
In other news, Trump revealed U.S.-China trade talks will resume next week in London, led by Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin.
Traders will keep a close eye on inflation data and the Fed's June policy meeting next week.
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Synopsis: The U.S. labor market proved resilient in May 2025, adding more jobs than anticipated despite trade uncertainties and political turbulence. Wall Street responded favorably to this data, with tech stocks leading the way. Despite Trump's calls for a rate cut, experts expect the Fed to maintain steady rates at their June meeting.
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