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US Jobs Data Fuels Fed Rate Cut Hopes
5 Dec
Summary
- November ADP jobs report showed unexpected job cuts.
- Chipmakers like Microchip Technology saw significant gains.
- Falling bond yields increased expectations of Fed rate cuts.
US stock index futures saw a mixed performance, succumbing to overnight gains as recent labor market data raised economic concerns. The November ADP employment report revealed an unexpected and significant reduction in jobs, marking the most substantial decline in over two and a half years. This development has intensified speculation about potential Federal Reserve interest rate cuts.
Despite the economic anxieties, the semiconductor sector offered a bright spot, with companies like Microchip Technology and Marvell Technology experiencing notable stock price increases following positive earnings and revenue forecasts. Bond yields also declined, with the 10-year T-note yield falling to 4.06%, further bolstering hopes for lower interest rates from the Fed.
Further complicating the economic outlook, reports suggested Microsoft is adjusting its AI software sales quotas due to consumer resistance, impacting tech sentiment. However, the broader market's reaction to the labor data and falling yields suggests a prevailing sentiment that the Federal Reserve may be prompted to ease monetary policy in the near future.
