January's 'Wow' Jobs Report: 9 Economists On What's Next For Fed Rate Cuts, Stock Market
Portfolio Pulse from Piero Cingari
January's jobs report showcased a robust addition of 353,000 non-farm payrolls, significantly surpassing expectations and indicating a strong U.S. labor market. Wage growth also exceeded forecasts, raising concerns over inflation and impacting Federal Reserve policy decisions. The report led to a decrease in the likelihood of near-term Fed rate cuts, affecting Treasury yields and stock market expectations. The iShares 20+ Year Treasury Bond ETF (TLT) saw a decline, while the SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust (SPY) and the Invesco QQQ Trust (QQQ) experienced modest upticks.
February 02, 2024 | 4:40 pm
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The iShares 20+ Year Treasury Bond ETF (TLT) fell 1.7% following the jobs report, reflecting a shift in bond market sentiment due to reduced expectations for near-term Federal Reserve rate cuts.
The decline in TLT is directly related to the jobs report indicating a stronger-than-expected labor market, which in turn reduces the likelihood of immediate Fed rate cuts, leading to higher Treasury yields.
CONFIDENCE 90
IMPORTANCE 80
RELEVANCE 90
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The Invesco QQQ Trust (QQQ) saw a modest increase following the jobs report, with the technology-focused ETF continuing its upward trend despite revised Fed rate cut expectations.
QQQ's performance post-report suggests that the technology sector remains resilient, with investors weighing the strong labor market's implications against potential Fed policy shifts.
CONFIDENCE 85
IMPORTANCE 70
RELEVANCE 80
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The SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust (SPY) experienced a modest uptick following the jobs report, indicating continued market optimism despite adjustments in rate cut expectations.
SPY's uptick reflects the market's positive reaction to the strong jobs report, balancing concerns over inflation and Fed policy with the underlying economic strength.
CONFIDENCE 85
IMPORTANCE 75
RELEVANCE 80