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JS&P 500 Hits Record As Jobs Shock Sinks Rate-Hike Bets: Stock Market Today

Aug 7, 2026 · 01:27 PM ET· updated 1h ago
JS&P 500 Hits Record As Jobs Shock Sinks Rate-Hike Bets: Stock Market Today

U.S. payrolls fell 23,000 in July, gutting September Fed hike odds. The S&P 500 hit a record, while gold jumped to a seven-week high.

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Fewer new jobs were created than expected, which makes it less likely the Federal Reserve will raise interest rates soon. That good news helped stock prices jump to all-time highs.

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