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Market Overview - US stock market experienced a significant decline, with the Dow Jones Industrial Average dropping 601 points, a decrease of 0.74%. The S&P 500 fell by 0.37%, while the Nasdaq Composite plummeted by 473.75 points, marking its largest drop since April. The total market capitalization of US stocks evaporated by over $1 trillion [1][2]. Employment Data - The US Labor Department reported that non-farm payrolls increased by only 73,000 in July, falling short of expectations. The unemployment rate slightly rose to 4.2%. Additionally, previous months' employment figures were revised down significantly, with May's job additions revised from 144,000 to just 19,000, and June's from 147,000 to 14,000 [5]. Federal Reserve Implications - Due to the disappointing employment data, the probability of a 25 basis point rate cut by the Federal Reserve in September surged from 37.7% to 75.5% [5]. Gold Market Reaction - In response to the market conditions and economic data, gold prices surged over 2%, closing at $3,362.64 per ounce [3]. Political Developments - President Trump criticized the Bureau of Labor Statistics and called for the dismissal of its director, Erica McEntyre, alleging that employment data was artificially inflated ahead of the 2024 elections. He also suggested that Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell should resign [5][6].