{"id":56847,"date":"2026-08-20T02:29:38","date_gmt":"2026-08-20T02:29:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.vtmarkets.com\/en-asia\/uncategorized\/nasdaq-and-sp-500-hit-new-highs-as-jobs-data-spurs-rate-cut-hopes\/"},"modified":"2026-08-20T02:29:38","modified_gmt":"2026-08-20T02:29:38","slug":"nasdaq-and-sp-500-hit-new-highs-as-jobs-data-spurs-rate-cut-hopes","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.vtmarkets.com\/en-asia\/analysis\/nasdaq-and-sp-500-hit-new-highs-as-jobs-data-spurs-rate-cut-hopes\/","title":{"rendered":"Nasdaq and S&amp;P 500 hit new highs as jobs data spurs rate cut hopes\u00a0"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Key Points:<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The Nasdaq Composite and S&amp;P 500 hit fresh all-time highs fueled by optimism.\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The June jobs report shows employers added 206,000 workers, above expectations but below May figures.\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The market anticipates potential rate cuts with upcoming Fed Chair Jerome Powell testimony and CPI data release.\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Nasdaq Composite (Symbol: NAS100) and the S&amp;P 500 (Symbol: SP500) surged to fresh all-time highs, continuing their strong performance with market enthusiasm for artificial intelligence prospects and favorable economic data. With a &#8220;just ok&#8221; jobs report, traders returned from the Fourth of July holiday break with renewed vigor, pushing the indices higher.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.vtmarkets.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/NAS100-1024x473.jpeg\" alt=\"nasdaq-record-high\" class=\"wp-image-14128\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.vtmarkets.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/SP500-1024x473.jpeg\" alt=\"sp-500-all-time-high\" class=\"wp-image-14129\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">Pictures: The Nasdaq Composite and S&amp;P500 rallying to record high, as observed on the <a href=\"https:\/\/vtmarketsapp.onelink.me\/CD7D\/240525WA\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">VT Markets app<\/a>.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-medium-font-size\"><strong>US jobs report not good enough<\/strong>\u00a0<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Labor Department reported that US employers added 206,000 new jobs in June, a decrease from the May revised figure of 218,000. Although the June figure surpassed expectations of 189,000, this creates the perception that the labor market is cooling. A slowing labor market could provide the Fed with the rationale needed to consider cutting its benchmark interest rate.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"500\" data-dnt=\"true\"><p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">The recent run of US labor market and prices data shows a slowing economy. This week, we&#39;ll hear if Fed Chair Powell thinks that clears the way for a rate cut <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/xmCVVOTLJA\">https:\/\/t.co\/xmCVVOTLJA<\/a><\/p>&mdash; Bloomberg Economics (@economics) <a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/economics\/status\/1810275825796698306?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">July 8, 2024<\/a><\/blockquote><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.x.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-medium-font-size\"><strong>Moving forward: Upcoming economic data and Powell\u2019s speech<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The spotlight now shifts to Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell, who is set to testify before lawmakers. Powell&#8217;s words are expected to shed light on the stance of the Fed on interest rates and the broader economy. The central bank is looking for more definitive signs that inflation is under control before making any decisions on rate cuts.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Understand more about this principle: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.vtmarkets.com\/blog\/education\/interest-rate-tug-of-war-for-central-banks-hawkish-vs-dovish\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Interest rate tug-of-war for central banks<\/a>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Additionally, the June Consumer Price Index (CPI) report, scheduled for release on Thursday, is anticipated to show a decline in inflation from 3.3% in May to 3.1%. This data will be crucial in determining the next steps by the Fed. A lower inflation reading would reinforce the case for potential rate cuts, bolstering investor sentiment further.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-medium-font-size\"><strong>What is next for the day traders<\/strong>\u00a0<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The interplay between economic data and Fed policy will continue to drive market dynamics. 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