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A shockingly weak July jobs report, with payrolls falling 23,000, has significantly lowered market expectations for a September Federal Reserve rate hike, causing S&P 500 and Nasdaq futures to rally.
S&P 500 futures rise nearly two percent and the index climbs as crude oil prices plunge over five percent, indicating strong equity market momentum and potential relief from energy-driven inflationar…
S&P 500 futures rose 1% as Middle East geopolitical tensions cooled following Iran's statement ending military operations. Easing energy prices and Treasury yields, coupled with a rebound in chip sto…