AI-Summary – News For Tomorrow
On June 4, 2025, futures tied to major indexes like the Dow, S&P 500, and Nasdaq-100 rose following a disappointing August jobs report. This report fueled speculation that the Federal Reserve will likely cut interest rates, potentially by half a point, at its upcoming meeting. Morgan Stanley analysts believe the weak report signals a shift towards an early economic cycle. Investors are closely monitoring economic data to assess the market’s strength, with the S&P 500 nearing its recent record high. The near-term market performance hinges on the Fed’s monetary policy response and its impact on maintaining these record levels.
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Traders work at the New York Stock Exchange on June 4, 2025.
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Futures tied to the Dow Jones Industrial Average climbed 39 points, or 0.1%. S&P 500 futures gained 0.2%, while Nasdaq-100 futures advanced 0.3%.
The data follows the lackluster August jobs report that helped fuel investor hope that the Federal Reserve is all but assured to lower benchmark interest rates at its policy meeting later this month. The jobs figures also raised the prospect of a half-point rate cut, per trading data from the FedWatch tool.
“The weak jobs report supports our view that we’re transitioning to early cycle — from rolling recession to rolling recovery,” Morgan Stanley strategist Michael Wilson said in a Monday note. “Near-term risk is tied to whether the monetary policy response is significant enough. Potential choppiness in the short-term should set up a strong finish into both [year-end] & 2026.”
Investors will be watching the reports to gauge the economy’s resilience, hoping to gauge whether stocks can continue to trade at record highs. Heading into Monday trading, the S&P 500 is just 0.8% off its most recent record, alongside the technology-heavy Nasdaq Composite and the 30-stock Dow, per FactSet data.
