Dow Jumps Over 200 Points; US Nonfarm Payrolls Beat Estimates
Written by Emily J. Thompson, Senior Investment Analyst
Updated: Jul 03 2025
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Source: Benzinga
U.S. Stock Market Performance: U.S. stocks rose this morning, with the Dow Jones gaining over 200 points and the S&P 500 and NASDAQ also showing increases. Utilities shares saw a notable rise while consumer staples slightly declined.
Economic Indicators: Nonfarm payrolls increased by 147,000 in June, lowering the unemployment rate to 4.1%, the lowest since January 2025. However, average hourly earnings growth slowed, and the U.S. trade gap widened significantly in May.
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Emily J. Thompson, a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) with 12 years in investment research, graduated with honors from the Wharton School. Specializing in industrial and technology stocks, she provides in-depth analysis for Intellectia’s earnings and market brief reports.
