S&P 500 reaches highest level since February after positive jobs report
The S&P 500 surpassed the 6,000 mark, driven by a better-than-expected jobs report, signaling resilience in the U.S. economy despite new trade tariffs.
IBOVESPA -2,16% (135.900,00) | DOLAR 0,47% (5,46) | S&P 500 -0,03% (617,65) | Nasdaq -0,40% (88,55) | NYSE FANG+ -4,17% (0,12) | Bitcoin 0,02% (105.730,00) | Ethereum -0,42% (2.400,00) | Cboe -0,52% (232,00) | Russell 2000 0,93% (217,45) | FTSE 100 0,40% (163,20) | DAX PERFORMANCE-INDEX -0,94% (44,51) | CAC 40 3,10% (41,88) | Nikkei 225 -1,74% (1,15) | SSE Composite Index 0,00% (1,11) | Shenzhen Component 0,00% (1,15) | FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI 0,00% (1,66) | KOSPI Composite Index -0,22% (8.980,00) | TSEC weighted index -5,00% (1,00) | TA-125 0,48% (8.250,00) | EGX 30 Price Return Index -0,99% (37,36) |
The S&P 500 surpassed the 6,000 mark, driven by a better-than-expected jobs report, signaling resilience in the U.S. economy despite new trade tariffs.
The Nasdaq rose as data showed a decline in Chinese manufacturing activity, while Trump’s tariffs continued to impact global markets.
Despite recent relief, analysts warn of high volatility in the coming quarters due to economic distortions and slower growth in the U.S. in 2025.
The Fed’s new head of regulation unveiled plans to review and ease rules considered excessive for U.S. banks.
Shares of Circle, a stablecoin issuer, jumped 48% after its debut on the New York Stock Exchange, highlighting crypto's growing presence in traditional finance.
S&P Global upgraded Wells Fargo’s outlook to "positive" after the bank was freed from an asset cap imposed since 2018.
The Citadel Securities chairman called the U.S. deficit a "ticking time bomb," raising concerns about the country’s fiscal sustainability.
Investors flocked to money market funds during the week, seeking safety amid rising U.S. tariffs.
The public feud between President Trump and Elon Musk caused turbulence in Tesla shares, exposing risks for major market players.
Switzerland announced reforms to make UBS safer following the Credit Suisse takeover, requiring $26 billion more in capital and impacting its global ambitions.
Bitcoin hit a new record, exceeding $109,000, driven by strong institutional demand, ETFs, and growing adoption in emerging countries.
Ethereum is trading above $2,570 with a bullish outlook up to $2,900, boosted by ETF approvals and Layer-2 solutions like zkSync and StarkNet.
Solana has surpassed Ethereum in transaction volume, gaining investor attention with its scalability and low fees since late 2024.
XRP continues its uptrend, trading at $2.34, with focus on the XRPL APEX Summit and potential announcements around AI and DeFi integration.
BNB has broken a key trendline and may begin a new upward cycle, with strong activity on Binance Smart Chain.
Stablecoins Tether and USDC have surpassed $150 billion and $61 billion respectively, solidifying their role as pillars of liquidity in the crypto market.
Token unlocks (ENA, APT, ARB) and events from the SEC and FOMC in June are expected to bring volatility and opportunities to the crypto sector.
ETFs and emerging countries are reinforcing Bitcoin's role as a store of value and “digital gold” on the global stage.
Indicators like ISM, CPI, PPI, and Fed decisions affect risk appetite and increase crypto volatility.
Hardforks, mainnets, airdrops, and listings on major exchanges are in sight and may trigger strong price movements.