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June 8, 2026

Up And Adam

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Raymond James Chief Investment Officer Larry Adam reports that strong US job growth has eliminated expectations for 2026 Fed rate cuts. Meanwhile, the S&P 500 saw its largest drop in eight months due to profit-taking in the tech sector.

Key Takeaways

  • 1.The firm has revised its Fed outlook to zero rate cuts in 2026 following stronger-than-expected labor market data.
  • 2.The S&P 500 experienced its steepest daily decline in eight months, driven by significant profit-taking in the Technology sector.
  • 3.Market focus remains on the Iran conflict and its potential impact on energy supply, with a base case for supply normalization linked to a July peace deal.

Table of Contents

  • Previous Close
  • Future
  • Will Consumers Keep Spending This Summer? Join Us For Our Webinar Today At 4:00 PM ET
  • Job Growth Surprises To The Upside Again In May, Driving Our Revised Fed Outlook—No Cuts In 2026
  • At The 100-Day Mark Of The Iran Conflict, Where Do Matters Stand?
  • S&P 500 Posts Steepest Daily Decline In Eight Months Amid Profit-Taking In Tech Stocks
  • Jobs Data Pushes 2-Year Treasury Yield To 16-Month High—Now More Than 50 bps Above Fed Funds Rate
  • Disclosures

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Authors

Larry Adam

Securities

S&P 500WTI Crude Oil

Themes

Tech sector profit-takingGeopolitical risk in the Persian GulfLabor market resiliencePivot in Fed policy expectations

Regions

Middle EastUnited StatesIran