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S&P 500 Crosses 6,000 Mark on Strong Jobs Data and Trade Prospects

Investor relief from solid May payroll gains collides with concerns about tariffs on consumer companies

Overview

  • The U.S. economy added 139,000 jobs in May, topping forecasts and holding the unemployment rate at 4.2%.
  • U.S. and Chinese negotiators are set to resume trade talks in London on June 9, fueling hopes of tariff de-escalation.
  • Markets are pricing in a Federal Reserve hold at its June meeting with potential rate cuts by September.
  • Lululemon Athletica shares plunged nearly 20% after the company cut its profit outlook, citing rising tariff-related costs.
  • Some analysts warn the benchmark’s rally could be a temporary bear-market bounce unless it breaks out to fresh highs.