Investor’s Delight: Dow Rockets 300 Points as Senate Passes Debt Ceiling Bill and Job Market Thrives
Market Soars : The Dow Jones Industrial Average surged by 367 points, equivalent to a 1.1% gain. The S&P 500 also climbed by 1%, while the Nasdaq Composite advanced by 1.1%, reaching its highest level since April 2022. For the week, all major stock market indexes recorded gains. The S&P 500 and Nasdaq saw increases of more than 1% and 2% respectively. The Dow's rise on Friday pushed it into positive territory, ending the week with a 0.7% gain. The Nasdaq is on track to complete its sixth consecutive week of gains, a streak not seen since 2020. The May jobs report surpassed expectations, with nonfarm payrolls growing by 339,000 jobs, compared to the projected increase of 190,000 jobs according to economists polled by Dow Jones. This marks the 29th consecutive month of positive job growth. Recent strong jobs reports had previously caused concerns in the stock market, as they suggested that the Federal Reserve would continue raising interest rates. However, investors seemed to react positively to Friday's numbers, possibly due to the wage increase showing lower-than-expected inflation and a slight uptick in the unemployment rate. Average hourly earnings rose by 4.3% year-over-year, slightly below the estimated 4.4% from Dow Jones. The unemployment rate increased to 3.7% from 3.4%. Bryce Doty, senior portfolio manager at Sit Fixed Income Advisors, commented on the job data, stating, "We expected people to exhaust their Covid-related savings and eventually return to the workforce. This naturally leads to a higher unemployment rate, and increased labor supply also slows wage growth. Today's job data is a positive indication that the labor force is finally starting to normalize." Sentiment was also boosted by the resolution of concerns regarding the U.S. debt ceiling. The Senate passed a bill to raise the debt ceiling late on Thursday, which was then sent to President Joe Biden for approval. This follows the House passing the Fiscal Responsibility Act on Wednesday, just days ahead of the June 5 deadline set by U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen. Earlier in the week, there was fear among investors that the U.S. might default on its obligations if lawmakers failed to reach an agreement. However, market observers had predicted that a deal would eventually be passed. Lululemon shares rose by 17% due to strong results and an improved guidance, while MongoDB surged by over 33% on an outstanding forecast. As of now, the Dow has turned positive for the week due to the rally on Friday morning. The index recorded a 0.7% gain week to date, with the advance on Friday accounting for that increase. After Thursday's close, the index was down by approximately 0.1% for the week.
Date :Friday, 2 June 2023 Dow Jones Industrial Average : 33,477.61
Market observers try to predict how Fed will act at June meeting following jobs data
According to market observers, the Federal Reserve faces a challenging task in deciding whether, and how, to adjust interest rates at its policy meeting later this month, following the release of the May jobs report. Jon Maier, the chief investment officer at Global X, stated that the surge in job growth, coupled with the recent passage of the debt ceiling and budget bill by the Senate, presents an intriguing scenario for the Federal Reserve in June. He noted that the stronger-than-expected payroll data could lead some to believe that further monetary tightening is imminent. However, he also pointed out that the marginal increase in the unemployment rate might be sufficient to prompt a pause on interest rate hikes at the upcoming meeting. Maier emphasized the complexity of the economic situation faced by the Federal Reserve, stating that it is currently a 50/50 proposition regarding whether they will make a move in June. He highlighted the need for the Federal Reserve to carefully analyze and interpret these developments during their meeting. However, not all market observers share the same level of uncertainty. Jan Szilagyi, founder of the financial technology platform Toggle AI, stated that a pause in June is now impossible unless upcoming inflation data significantly falls below economists' expectations. As the Federal Reserve deliberates on its decision, upcoming inflation data and its impact will be closely watched by market participants. The outcome of the June meeting will have significant implications for monetary policy and the future direction of interest rates.
U.S. jobs report for May comes in much better than expected
The U.S. economy continues to demonstrate its resilience as it added a significantly larger number of jobs than expected. According to the Labor Department, a total of 339,000 jobs were created last month, surpassing economists' projections. The consensus estimate among economists polled by Dow Jones had anticipated the addition of 190,000 jobs in May. This robust job growth indicates positive momentum and reinforces the notion of a strong and improving U.S. economy.
Cathie Wood bought $6 million worth of CrowdStrike shares Thursday
Cathie Wood, the founder of Ark Invest, took advantage of the decline in shares of CrowdStrike, a cybersecurity company, on Thursday by purchasing more shares. Wood's ARK Next Generation Internet ETF acquired 17,255 shares of CrowdStrike, while another 23,410 shares were added to the ETF's holdings. According to Ark's daily trading data, these purchases amounted to a value of over $6.4 million, based on the closing price of $157.55 on Tuesday as reported by Zoom. Although the stock experienced a 1.6% decline on Thursday, it has still gained nearly 50% year-to-date, reflecting its strong performance in the market.
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