The unemployment rate ticked back down to 4.1% in the recent jobs report.
The Fed cut rates by 50 basis points in September to catch up after not starting in July, as the jobs market had become more balanced and wage growth was no longer a major concern.
The market now expects only about a 28% chance of two rate cuts by the end of the year, down from above 60% the previous day.
The 2% inflation target was established as a measurable goal to set expectations and signal the Fed's commitment to managing inflation. Adjusting it would imply a failure to meet their goals.
The NASDAQ was down 2.25%, indicating that growth stocks fell faster and harder than other sectors, suggesting the market reaction was primarily about rates rather than economic growth concerns.
The tech sector is expected to contribute 21-22% of earnings growth in 2025, with high expectations for companies to beat earnings and raise guidance to sustain market sentiment.
The dollar and oil are currently driven by different forces—geopolitical supply shocks for oil and inflation concerns for the dollar. However, if global economic fear rises, the dollar could strengthen further.
Consumer discretionary stocks are under pressure due to rising yields, and consumers may pause spending due to inflation concerns, making it a sector to wait out in the near term.
Dan Nathan, Liz Thomas and Guy Adami are together for a special Friday drop of the On the Tape podcast. They start with a discussion on the ongoing impact of recent wildfires. The conversation shifts to the week's market movements, with a specific focus on the job numbers and its implications for future Fed rate cuts. Emphasizing the Fed's choices and their impact on the economy, Elizabeth provides detailed insights into recent economic data, emphasizing the balance between inflation and employment. They also discuss significant market segments, including the S&P 500, tech stocks like NVIDIA and Apple, and consumer technology expectations. Towards the end, they touch on energy stocks, geopolitical factors influencing oil prices, and the outlook for consumer discretionary sectors. The episode concludes with comments on the performance and future expectations of companies like Lululemon, Nike, and American Airlines.
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