US Services Sector Activity Experiences Largest Contraction In Over 4 Years: Gold Rallies, Dollar Tumbles As Traders Raise Rate Cut Bets
Portfolio Pulse from Piero Cingari
The US services sector experienced its largest contraction in over four years, with the ISM Services PMI falling to 48.8% in June. This contraction led to a mixed market reaction: stocks held gains, bond yields fell, and the dollar weakened as traders anticipated potential Fed rate cuts. Key ETFs like SPY, QQQ, DIA, TLT, UUP, and GLD were impacted.
July 03, 2024 | 2:35 pm
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The SPDR Gold Trust (GLD) rallied 1.5% as investors flocked to gold as a safe-haven asset amid economic uncertainty.
The rally in GLD is driven by increased demand for gold as a safe-haven asset in response to the economic slowdown and potential Fed rate cuts.
CONFIDENCE 90
IMPORTANCE 70
RELEVANCE 80
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The Invesco QQQ Trust (QQQ) also rose by 0.2%, reflecting resilience in the tech sector amid broader economic concerns.
Tech stocks often show resilience in uncertain economic times, and the slight rise in QQQ indicates investor confidence in the sector's growth potential.
CONFIDENCE 85
IMPORTANCE 60
RELEVANCE 70
POSITIVE IMPACT
The SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust (SPY) rose by 0.2% following the ISM Services PMI report, indicating that investors are cautiously optimistic despite the economic slowdown.
Despite the negative economic data, SPY saw a slight increase, suggesting that investors are factoring in potential Fed rate cuts which could support stock prices.
CONFIDENCE 90
IMPORTANCE 70
RELEVANCE 80
POSITIVE IMPACT
The iShares 20+ Year Treasury Bond ETF (TLT) rose by 1.4% as long-dated Treasury yields fell sharply, reflecting increased demand for safer assets.
The rise in TLT is due to the sharp decline in long-dated Treasury yields, as investors seek safety amid economic uncertainty.
CONFIDENCE 90
IMPORTANCE 65
RELEVANCE 75
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The SPDR Dow Jones Industrial Average ETF (DIA) remained flat, indicating mixed sentiment among investors regarding blue-chip stocks.
The flat performance of DIA suggests that investors are uncertain about the outlook for blue-chip stocks in the current economic environment.
CONFIDENCE 80
IMPORTANCE 50
RELEVANCE 60
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The Invesco DB USD Index Bullish Fund (UUP) fell by 0.5% as the US dollar weakened on expectations of potential Fed rate cuts.
The decline in UUP reflects the market's anticipation of Fed rate cuts, which typically weaken the dollar.
CONFIDENCE 85
IMPORTANCE 60
RELEVANCE 70