VUG is trading at $91.59, up +1.51%, as weak September payrolls eased pressure for further Fed tightening.
- September payrolls rose just 29,000, far below expectations, while unemployment edged up to 4.2%.
- Falling Treasury yields and reduced October rate-hike expectations are supporting rate-sensitive growth stocks; the Nasdaq is up 1.56%, signaling a broad risk-on move.
- Micronβs strong results and outlook also buoyed semiconductor sentiment, adding a sector tailwind.