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Stocks Rally As Jobs Report Rekindles Rate Cut Hopes, Apple Rockets, Bitcoin Soars Above $61,000: What's Driving Markets Friday?

A weaker-than-expected jobs report sparked a widespread market rally in the last session of the week. The S&P 500 surged by 1.2% and the Nasdaq 100 experienced a 2% surge. Apple Inc. Rose nearly 7% following the announcement of a record-breaking buyback program. Bitcoin surged by 4.8%, surpassing the $61,000 mark following the April jobs report.

There was significant selling among retail investors, bearish sentiment - JPM analyst

There was significant selling among retail investors, bearish sentiment - J.P. Morgan analyst. Retail investors have sold both crypto and equity assets during April. The Bitcoin halving was priced in with likely more downside pressure on its price. The net flow into equity funds was negative in April.

The Jobs Report: A Soft Landing At Hand

Softer April Jobs Growth, Bulls And Doves Rejoice

April nonfarm payrolls increased by 175,000, below estimates, and pulled forward rate-cut expectations. Unemployment rate ticks up to 3.9% in April from 3.8% in March. Average hourly earnings came in softer than expected, signaling a decline in wage gains. Stocks futures jumped and yield plunged, but key data remains on tap.

SPY: Don't Buy The Dip Just Yet

Growing discrepancy between interest rates and the upward trend of the S&P 500 is a threat, says Danil Sereda. He remains skeptical about a rate cut and sees a low probability of a cut this year. He says the economy is doing well and the broader market is also doing well.

April Jobs Report: Growth Cools Below 200K

Labor Department reports 175,000 jobs were added in April, well below expectations. Unemployment also ticked higher, while wage growth slowed further. Notable cooling occurred in both the healthcare and government sectors. The April jobs report is unlikely to change the Federal Reserve's current interest rate trajectory.

Fed Balance Sheet QT: -$1.60 Trillion From Peak To $7.36 Trillion, Lowest Since December 2020

Total assets on the Fed’s balance sheet fell by $77 billion in April, to $7.36 trillion, the lowest since December 2020. Since the end of pandemic QE in April 2022, the Fed has shed $1.60 trillion. The Fed has removed 38% of Treasury securities and 27% of MBS from the balance sheet.

U.S. Fed Keeps Interest Rates On Hold, Highlights Lack Of Progress On Inflation

U.S. Fed Keeps Interest Rates On Hold, Highlights Lack Of Progress On Inflation. Scott Colbourne with TD Asset Management says the Fed's focus is on the labor market. The Fed acknowledged a lack of progress on inflation and the reduction in the balance sheet runoff pace.

Federal Reserve Watch: The Beat Continues

Federal Reserve is committed to returning inflation to its 2 percent objective. The Fed will continue to reduce the size of its securities portfolio but at a slower pace starting in June 2024. $34.6 billion in securities came off of the Fed's balance sheet this past week.

Dollar Is Softer Ahead Of The Employment Report

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Quick Thoughts: Fed Hawks Will Fly Lower - Eventually

Home Market Outlook Economy Analysis Quick Thoughts: Fed Hawks Will Fly Lower - Eventually. The Federal Reserve decided to leave the Fed funds rate unchanged at its meeting on May 1. The doves will come eventually - but first, we will have to wait and see these hawks fly a bit lower.

Dividends By The Numbers In April 2024

April 2024 proved to be yet another mixed month, on net, for the dividend-paying stocks of the U.S. Stock market. The number of extra dividends announced presaged a multi-year decline for the stocks in April 2014. Favorable dividend changes outnumbered unfavorable changes by a margin of 27% year-over-year. The most disappointing aspect of April 2024 is that industrial firms were not in favorables.

The Stock Market Is Vulnerable, But On Solid Footing

Home Market Outlook Today's Market The Stock Market Is Vulnerable, But On Solid Footing. The outlook for earnings growth remains fairly positive, but much of this is already in the price. This leaves the stock market vulnerable to the downside in a stagflation-like environment.

Evolving Fed Expectations And Asset-Allocation Implications

Franklin Templeton: The current macro backdrop is slightly atypical for an impending Fed easing cycle. Growth and labor markets remain strong, inflation levels are elevated. The implications for multi-asset investors remain positive for equities. We believe reflationary macro conditions and a peak in the fed funds rate are supportive for risk-taking.

Fed To Begin Tapering Their Balance Sheet Runoff And Other Observations

Fed To Begin Tapering Their Balance Sheet Runoff And Other Observations. The Fed will change its reinvestment policy of maturing mortgage-backed securities to reinvest in Treasury securities. The tapering of Quantitative Tightening will be done gradually to prevent liquidity problems. Michael Gray says the Fed will maintain the Fed Funds Rate at 5.25-5.50%.

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Wall Street Inches Up Post Fed; Chipmakers Rebound; Gold, Crude Falter: What's Driving Market Thursday?

U.S. Stock markets surged during Thursday’s midday trading session in New York. The S&P 500 and Nasdaq 100 all showed gains. Semiconductors stood out as a bright spot, buoyed by robust quarterly results and optimistic guidance from Qualcomm. Fed Chair Jerome Powell dismissed the possibility of a rate hike during Wednesday's press conference.