US stocks soar as Powell indicates rate cut, says he will keep labor market strong
Here is the state of play after Powell’s speech at Jackson Hole in equity markets: S&P 500 up 1.3% Nasdaq Comp up 1.8% Russell 2000 up 2.2% DJIA +1.0% There is some resistance in the S&P 500 right now as it challenges yesterday’s opening high. If that doesn’t crack, then watch out for profit taking despite a dovish speech….