
Employers added 3,15,000 new jobs in August, marginally surpassing Refinitiv economists’ projection of 3,00,000. Most traders are now apprehending a third consecutive 75 bps rate hike.
The tech-heavy NASDAQ composite has lost 26.2% year-to-date, while iShares U.S. Technology ETF (IYW) slumped 29.2% year-to-date. The Fed’s persistent hawkish stance, supported by the hot job market, might cause an extended sell-off in the tech industry.