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RoboStreet – July 3, 2025
To open the week, Wall Street concluded a remarkable second quarter with strong performances across all major indices. The S&P 500 rose 0.3% on Monday, achieving a quarterly gain of over 10%, its best since Q4 2023. The Nasdaq surged by 17.5%, marking its strongest quarterly performance since the tech rally in mid-2020, while the Dow Jones Industrial Average closed the quarter up 4.7%, its best result in a year.
Despite impressive headline gains, investor sentiment remained cautiously optimistic due to concerning economic indicators from the prior week. Revised Q1 GDP data showed contraction at -0.5%, May retail sales fell by 0.9%, and jobless claims increased, indicating emerging labor market stress. Moreover, the Core PCE Index persisted at a high 2.7% year-over-year, diminishing hopes for imminent Federal Reserve easing.
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Geopolitical tensions briefly surged early in the week, with U.S. and Israeli strikes on Iranian targets causing oil prices to spike above $77 per barrel and the VIX volatility index to rise sharply. However, these concerns eased quickly following President Trump’s announcement of a brokered ceasefire between Israel and Iran, stabilizing markets and renewing investor confidence.
Among notable corporate developments, Oracle (ORCL) surged 6% following announcements of major cloud service agreements expected to generate substantial revenue. In contrast, Tesla (TSLA) faced continued pressure, declining slightly amid uncertainty surrounding a Senate bill threatening to end EV tax credits. Nvidia (NVDA), despite approaching a valuation of nearly $4 trillion, faced investor skepticism about the sustainability of its extraordinary growth.
Financial institutions, including JPMorgan, Goldman Sachs, and Wells Fargo, advanced positively, supported by robust Fed stress test results, which set the stage for increased dividends and share buybacks.
Tariff Tensions and Economic Uncertainty
Market volatility re-emerged midweek, driven by renewed tariff uncertainties and disappointing economic data. President Trump’s statements suggesting a potential end to the tariff pause with Japan, coupled with a preliminary agreement with Vietnam, led investors to reassess risks. The effective U.S. tariff rate rose significantly from 3% to 13%, reigniting concerns over inflationary pressures and impacts on corporate profitability.
Economic data further contributed to market unease, as Wednesday’s ADP employment report revealed a reduction of 33,000 jobs, while ISM reports indicated declines in new orders and employment. Although job openings data surpassed expectations, ongoing signs of weakening consumer spending and decreased industrial production raised recessionary fears.
Investors responded by rotating away from tech-heavy and mega-cap stocks toward traditionally defensive sectors, including materials, health care, and consumer discretionary. Tesla’s stock faced additional pressure due to anticipated weak Q2 deliveries, while FedEx suffered significant losses after withholding guidance and reporting mixed performance in European markets.
Despite previous market optimism, caution dominated investor sentiment. The SPDR S&P 500 ETF (SPY) stabilized around $617, reflecting ongoing uncertainties. The 10-year Treasury yield remained volatile, oscillating between 3.6% and 4.8%, indicative of investor uncertainty about future interest rates and economic stability.
Robust Jobs Report Fuels Renewed Optimism
Markets rebounded sharply on Thursday following the release of unexpectedly strong June employment data. The U.S. economy added 147,000 jobs, surpassing forecasts and countering Wednesday’s disappointing ADP employment figures. Additionally, the unemployment rate declined to 4.1%, bettering expectations of 4.3%.
In response, the S&P 500 rose 0.4%, and the Nasdaq Composite increased by 0.6%, both setting the stage for new closing highs. The Dow Jones advanced by 88 points, moving closer to its December high.
The upbeat employment data drove a significant rise in bond yields and bolstered the U.S. dollar. Consequently, expectations for imminent Federal Reserve rate cuts diminished sharply, with market odds for a July rate cut dropping to 4.7%, and September cut expectations notably reduced.
The U.S. dollar index rose notably by 0.42% to 97.39, underscoring renewed economic confidence. Traders recalibrated year-end expectations, now anticipating fewer rate cuts.
Despite closing near record highs, underlying market complexities persist. Inflation remains elevated, consumer spending shows signs of strain, and geopolitical issues, particularly unresolved U.S.-China trade tensions and the fragile Middle East ceasefire, remain significant concerns.
The upcoming Q3 earnings season begins with key reports from Constellation Brands (STZ), MSC Industrial Direct, Greenbrier Cos., and UniFirst, expected to provide essential insights into the health of industrial sectors and consumer sentiment.
Overall, market sentiment remains cautiously neutral. Clearly defined short-term trading ranges persist, with potential upside targets for SPY around $630-$640 and firm short-term support between $580-$590. Given increased recession risks and pressure on long-term market trends, upcoming economic data, Federal Reserve decisions, and geopolitical developments will be critical in determining market resilience. For reference, the SPY Seasonal Chart is shown below:
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