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The stock market experienced a significant decline after a disappointing jobs report raised concerns about slowing economic growth. The tech-heavy Nasdaq Composite Index suffered a correction, dropping more than 10% from its recent high. Investors sought safer investments like government bonds, causing the yield on the 10-year Treasury note to fall. The weak economic data has led to worries about a potential recession and increased speculation about a larger interest rate cut in September. The stock market volatility was not limited to the United States, as global markets also experienced significant declines. [Extracted from the article]

Stocks and government bonds rallied on the final day of July, with all three major indexes opening higher. The Federal Reserve held interest rates steady and signaled a willingness to cut them in September if inflation continues to decrease. The tech-heavy Nasdaq Composite had its best day since February, jumping 2.6%, while the S&P 500 added 1.6% and the Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 0.2%. The Russell 2000 index of small companies lagged behind other indexes after a strong performance in recent weeks. The drop in government bond yields also contributed to the market rally. [Extracted from the article]

The S&P 500 reached a new record high, its 16th for the year, driven by a surge in big technology stocks. The tech-heavy Nasdaq Composite also saw significant gains, while the Dow Jones Industrial Average rose moderately. Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell's testimony to lawmakers this week has sparked hopes of a potential shift in the central bank's policy stance. The monthly jobs report, set to be released on Friday, will provide further insight into the state of the economy and the potential actions of the Fed. [Extracted from the article]

Despite predictions of a recession and various global crises, U.S. stocks had a strong year in 2023. The S&P 500 finished the year up 24%, just shy of its record high, while the Dow Jones Industrial Average reached new highs and the Nasdaq Composite had its best year since 2020. Higher bond yields did not hinder the rally, and investors flocked to money-market funds. However, there were challenges, such as a regional banking crisis and concerns about inflation. Some investors remain cautious about the future, but accurate predictions about the market have proven difficult. [Extracted from the article]

Investors are becoming more optimistic about the stock market and are anticipating a year-end rally. The S&P 500 has experienced a rapid rebound, with gains in nine out of the past ten sessions and a 7.2% increase over the past two weeks. Many investors are adjusting their positions, investing in funds tracking U.S. stocks and reducing bearish wagers against the S&P 500 and Nasdaq-100 index. The decrease in the Cboe Volatility Index suggests that traders are abandoning insurance-like contracts and expecting market stability. The recent boost in stocks and bonds is attributed to actions taken by the U.S. government, including smaller-than-expected increases in longer-term debt auctions and indications that the Federal Reserve will not raise interest rates again this year. Despite initial doomsday forecasts, the economy has performed better than expected, leading to increased bullish sentiment among investors. [Extracted from the article]

Shorter-dated options, expiring in five or fewer days, accounted for about half of all options-market activity as of August, according data provider SpotGamma, up from around one-third three years ago. Keywords: leder; gfx-contrib; wsjfinance-markets; Las Vegas; North America; United States; Nevada; Western U.S.; Political/General News; Personal Investments in Stocks EN leder gfx-contrib wsjfinance-markets Las Vegas North America United States Nevada Western U.S. Political/General News Personal Investments in Stocks N.PAG N.PAG 1 09/14/23 20230913 NES 230913 Rookie speculators try to strike it big on short-term investments that often act like lottery tickets Lucas Sommer woke up around the time the stock market opened and, still bleary-eyed, opened his Robinhood app. Chicago-based Cboe, the largest options exchange, has said such concerns are overblown, and that trading activity in S&P 500 options isn't affecting the broader markets. [Extracted from the article]