Strong Job Market Proves Detrimental To Rate Cut Expectations
Job Market Surprises with Robust Performance
The job market has shown unexpected strength, with employers adding 147,000 jobs in June, significantly above the expected 110,000. This positive development reinforces the health of the economy, diminishing the likelihood of an immediate rate cut by the Federal Reserve.
Market Reactions to Job Growth
As investors digested the implications of the report, they adjusted expectations for interest rates. According to the CME FedWatch tool, odds of a rate cut plummeted from 23.8% to 6.7% after the release of the report. Yet, markets still anticipate a cut in September, maintaining a 71% chance as traders cheered the ongoing momentum in stock prices.
- S&P 500 reached a new intraday record high of 6,271.
- Jobless rate unexpectedly decreased from 4.2% to 4.1%.
- Yields rose in the bond market, reflecting expectations for a prolonged period of high interest rates.
Implications for the Economy
With strong employment metrics on the board, the Federal Reserve is likely to maintain its current course on rates. The economy appears poised for stability, despite lingering inflation concerns. Observers will continue to monitor trends in both jobs and prices closely as the markets navigate this landscape.
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