The US economy’s surprising resilience challenges recession fears, as a report showed the biggest job gains in six months. This sparked market reversals and rethought interest rate bets. Small-cap companies and tech stocks led gains. Continued strong US activity data and expected rate cuts suggest a positive outlook for risk assets, despite inflation concerns.
Why US stocks are rising: Nasdaq hits record after weaker jobs data cools rate-hike bets; Nike shares drop on forecast
US stocks rose, with the Nasdaq Composite hitting a record high after disappointing jobs data emerged. Lower Treasury yields and declining oil prices contributed to
October 2, 2026