Wall Street Stocks May Initiate with a Decrease, Predicts Futures
Market Recap: July 2025
The U.S. labour market showed signs of weakening in July 2025, according to the latest jobs report from the Labour Department. Employers added 73,000 jobs, falling short of the forecast of about 115,000 to 117,500 gains, and the unemployment rate rose slightly to 4.2% from 4.1% in June.
The jobs report suggests a softening labor market amid ongoing economic pressures such as tariffs. The ISM Manufacturing Index for July, which will be published at 10.00 am ET, is expected to reflect modest or slowing expansion, given the overall economic slowdown.
Other key economic indicators for July 2025, such as PMI Manufacturing Final, Construction Spending, Consumer Sentiment, and the Baker Hughes Rig Count, were not specified in the retrieved information.
In the equity markets, major indices in the U.S. and Asia ended the day in the red. As of 8.10 am ET, Dow Jones Industrial Average futures were down 396.00 points, S&P 500 futures were declining 60.50 points, and Nasdaq 100 futures were tumbling 250.25 points, suggesting Wall Street might open lower.
On Thursday, the Nasdaq finished with a decrease of 7.23 points, the S&P 500 fell 23.51 points, and the Dow slid 330.30 points. Major corporations like Apple and Amazon will announce their quarterly results after trading closes today.
In Asia, Japanese markets fell notably. The Nikkei average gave up 0.66 percent to close at 40,799.60. Asian stocks also fell, with China's Shanghai Composite index dropping 0.37 percent to 3,559.95. Australian markets ended lower as well, with the benchmark S&P/ASX 200 falling 0.92 percent to 8,662.
The dollar was little changed in Asian trade after posting its best month of the year in July. The PMI Manufacturing Final for July will be released at 9.45 am ET, with a consensus of 49.5, while it was up 52.9 in the prior month. The Baker Hughes Rig Count for the week will be released at 1.00 pm ET. In the prior week, the North America rig count was 724, and U.S. rig count was 542. The Construction Spending for June will be published at 10.00 am ET. The consensus is up 0.1 percent, while it was down 0.3 percent in May.
The Labor Department's monthly jobs report and manufacturing activity report will be released on Friday. The ISM Manufacturing Index for July and the Construction Spending for June are expected to provide further insights into the state of the U.S. economy.
- Amidst the economic slowdown, investors might want to reconsider their personal-finance strategies for the rest of the year, with the ISM Manufacturing Index indicating modest expansion and the PMI Manufacturing Final expected to reflect a slowing growth.
- As the jobs market weakens, individuals may find it beneficial to focus on education-and-self-development opportunities to enhance their skill sets and increase their competitiveness in the workforce.
- In the realm of business, technology companies such as Apple and Amazon will reveal their quarterly results today, providing valuable insights into their financial performance and potential investment opportunities for investors.
- General-news outlets will likely cover the upcoming Labor Department's jobs report and ISM Manufacturing Index, offering analysis on the state of the U.S. economy and potential implications for consumers and businesses.
- With the sports season in full swing, entertainment enthusiasts can enjoy their favorite teams and athletes while also taking a break from the day's business and personal-finance news.
