The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 1.1% to an all-time high, while the S&P 500 was little changed due to a rout in chipmakers, as easing jobs data reduced fears of further Fed rate hikes.

US · 2026-07-04

1. Step 1 · The triggerEasing US jobs data reduces Fed rate hike fears, lifting Dow to all-time high.
2. Step 2 · Knock-onLower US rate expectations transmit to UK gilt yields via cointegration, potentially easing SME borrowing costs.
3. Step 3 · Reaches youSector rotation out of chipmakers may reduce demand for UK-listed semiconductor suppliers and tech-exposed SMEs.

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Source: CNBC TV18 (Markets)

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