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U.S. Stocks Rebound as Earnings Beat and Fed Rate-Cut Expectations Mount

Heightened Fed rate-cut expectations after weak labor data; robust earnings from Idexx Laboratories and Tyson Foods; aggressive dip buying fueled a rebound that erased Friday’s losses.

U.S. Dollar banknotes are seen in this illustration taken July 17, 2022. REUTERS/Dado Ruvic/Illustration/ File Photo
Unexpectedly weak jobs data has led to increasing investor optimism that the U.S. Federal Reserve will soon cut interest rates.
A trader works on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) during morning trading on August 4, 2025, in New York City.

Overview

  • The S&P 500 climbed 1.5%, the Dow rose roughly 585 points (1.3%) and the Nasdaq jumped 2% on Monday, reclaiming most of last week’s declines.
  • July payrolls added just 73,000 jobs and prior months were revised down by 258,000 positions, intensifying bets on a September interest rate cut.
  • President Trump fired the Bureau of Labor Statistics Commissioner in response to the weak jobs report, fuelling concerns over political interference in economic data.
  • Idexx Laboratories soared about 27% and Tyson Foods gained 2.4% after both companies delivered stronger-than-expected quarterly profits.
  • Tech giants Nvidia and Meta Platforms each rose at least 3.5% as dip buyers returned to the market despite persistent tariff uncertainties.