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The US stock market trended higher on Tuesday as strong jobs data, a US-Iran ceasefire, and a semiconductor rebound powered a broad quarter-end rally that capped the best quarter since 2020.
1. Strong JOLTS Jobs Data Eased Recession Fears
May job openings rose to 7.594 million, well above the 7.3 million forecast. The JOLTS report counts how many positions employers want to fill, so more openings signal a healthy economy and lower recession risk.
That pulled investors back into growth-linked cyclicals such as technology, industrials, and materials. The catch is that a strong labor market gives the Fed less reason to cut rates. Traders have now priced out 2026 cutsa shift that could eventually turn markets risk-off.
2. US-Iran Ceasefire Steadied Oil Prices
The two sides traded missile strikes over the weekend and briefly choked off the Strait of Hormuz, the shipping lane that carries much of the world’s oil. They then agreed to a temporary stand-down on June 29letting vessels move freely again.
Removing that flare-up risk kept oil prices steady rather than spiking, easing inflation worries and protecting margins for consumers, airlines, and manufacturers.
3. Semiconductor Rebound Broadened the Rally
Chip and AI stocks rallied as AI-bubble worries faded, and the move spread beyond the megacaps into small caps.
A rally led by many stocks rather than a few giants is usually healthier, and the Russell 2000 rose alongside the Nasdaq.
What Happened to Major US Indexes?
- S&P 500: up 0.72% to 7,493
- Nasdaq Composite: up 1.35%
- Dow Jones Industrial Average: up 0.35%
- Russell 2000: up 0.50%
New highs beat new lows 266 to 141, though gains stayed concentrated in large tech.
The S&P 500 has held a bullish channel intact since March 30 and rebounded on June 26.
A daily close above 7,550, just 0.73% away, opens the record high near 7,623, then 7,742. Support sits at 7,336, and a break there risks 7,240.
Which Sectors Are Leading and Lagging?
Technology led at 1.95%, with industrials at 1.33% and materials at 0.71%, all cyclicals lifted by the stronger growth outlook.
Real estate fell 1.16%, and utilities slipped 0.34% as higher-for-longer rates hurt their dividends, while consumer defensive lost 1.04% and healthcare fell 0.72% on a rotation out of safety.
Top Stock Movers and What Investors Are Watching Next
AMD jumped 7% on a chip-sector risk-on bid alongside Intel, and AeroVironment (AVAV) soared 15.6% on record results. Strategy (MSTR) fell 7.53% as Bitcoin slid toward $58,000, the flip side of the day’s risk appetite.
Investors now turn to the June jobs reportdue July 2, and the June inflation readings, in mid-July, both of which will shape the Fed’s rate path. A daily S&P 500 close above 7,550 is needed to confirm momentum toward a new high.
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