Bullish Bias: Jobs Data & AI Excitement Fuel Stocks
Equity futures are trading higher this morning following a softer-than-expected jobs report. The AI narrative continues to gain traction, supporting a generally bullish sentiment across the tech sector. Today's key economic data releases will be closely watched.
Macro calendar
Yesterday — what already moved
- 🔴 High · GBP · 1:00pm — BOE Gov Bailey Speaks
- 🔴 High · USD · 1:00pm — Fed Chairman Warsh Speaks
- 🔴 High · USD · 2:00pm — ISM Manufacturing PMI
- 🟡 Med · EUR · 9:00am — Core CPI Flash Estimate y/y
- 🟡 Med · EUR · 9:00am — CPI Flash Estimate y/y
- 🟡 Med · USD · 12:15pm — ADP Non-Farm Employment Change
- 🟡 Med · CAD · 1:00pm — BOC Gov Macklem Speaks
- 🟡 Med · EUR · 1:00pm — ECB President Lagarde Speaks
Today — watch list (times in ET)
- 🔴 High · USD · 12:30pm — Average Hourly Earnings m/m
- 🔴 High · USD · 12:30pm — Non-Farm Employment Change
- 🔴 High · USD · 12:30pm — Unemployment Rate
- 🟡 Med · CHF · 6:30am — CPI m/m
- 🟡 Med · USD · 12:30pm — Unemployment Claims
Top closed stocks trades (24h)
| Asset | Side | PnL | ROI on $1400 |
|---|---|---|---|
| META | LONG | +$29.80 | +2.13% |
| MRVL | SHORT | +$22.30 | +1.59% |
| ORCL | SHORT | +$13.60 | +0.97% |
Open stocks positions leading right now
| Asset | Side | Unrealized PnL | ROI |
|---|---|---|---|
| HOOD | LONG | +$54.90 | +3.52% |
| TSLA | LONG | +$22.87 | +1.81% |
| MSTR | LONG | +$14.44 | +0.93% |
| SNDK | LONG | +$14.19 | +2.31% |
| GOOGL | LONG | +$8.06 | +1.60% |
The softer June jobs report, with Average Hourly Earnings growth below expectations, is a key catalyst for today's upward bias in stocks. This data suggests the Federal Reserve has more room to consider easing monetary policy, reducing pressure on growth stocks. Meanwhile, the persistent AI investment theme is evident, with Microsoft's formation of a 6,000-person AI unit highlighting a significant industry shift. This focus on AI adoption could continue to benefit companies like Nvidia and others integrating these technologies.
Tesla's performance stands out with strong Q2 delivery figures, exceeding estimates and highlighting resilience in sales, particularly improved performance in Europe. This news provides a concrete catalyst for positive trading in the stock. Conversely, Roblox faces headwinds, with Roblox falling on booking cautions, indicating sector-specific challenges despite the broader market's optimism. Agnico Eagle's downward revision of its gold outlook signals potential volatility in the precious metals sector.
Today's trading session is bullishly biased, driven by supportive macro data and continued strength in AI-focused equities. Our open positions in HOOD and TSLA reflect this positive momentum. While stocks lean bullish, crypto are leaning strongly bullish, indicating broad risk appetite across digital assets. Analyze these cross-market dynamics and explore Radiant algorithms.
Sources tracked
Headlines from the last 24h were aggregated and analysed from MarketWatch, CNBC, Investing.com and WSJ. We summarise market-moving facts in our own words; we do not republish third-party content.
- Investing.com — Roblox falls 4% in pre-market as Wells Fargo bookings caution reasserts
- Investing.com — Apple Intelligence is not driving iPhone upgrade activity: UBS
- Investing.com — Why is Dollar Tree stock climbing today?
- Investing.com — Stock futures higher after softer-than-anticipated June jobs report
- Investing.com — Ford US second quarter sales fall 10%
- MarketWatch — Tesla crushes delivery estimates, giving its stock a boost
- CNBC Markets — Most prediction market contracts have low volume, leaving users exposed to volatility and bots
- Investing.com — Microsoft creates 6,000-person unit to help clients adopt AI
- Investing.com — Agnico Eagle stock falls after cutting 2026 gold outlook
- MarketWatch — Nvidia is betting on a trillion-dollar robotics boom. Here is the hidden way to trade it.
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Mentioned tickers: STOCKS · AI · JOBSREPORT · TECH
Originally published at getradiant.tech/updates/market-brief-stocks-july-2-2026. Not financial advice.
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