A Weak Jobs Report Implies Lower Rates Ahead

The Non-Farm Payroll numbers (NFP) spooked the equity markets on Friday with the DJIA off nearly -0.5% and the S&P by -0.3%. For the week, the table shows solid gains for the tech heavy Nasdaq and for the small cap Russell 2000. The far right column shows year-to-date gains at a significant rate but not quite rivaling those posted in 2024.The consolidated reporting charts are for informational purposes only and should not replace the official reporting made available by each index, custodian, market and/or ...