US Labor Market Sees Slower Job Growth in June 2026
June Employment Report Highlights The latest data show that total nonfarm payroll employment increased by 57,000 in June 2026, marking the lowest monthly job gain in four months, following three consecutive months of stronger-than-expected gains. Despite the slowdown, June’s job...
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German Unemployment Edges Lower in June Despite Expectations of Increase
Modest Decline in Jobless Figures The German labour office reported that the seasonally adjusted number of unemployed people fell by 1,000 in June. This contrasts with a Reuters poll of analysts and economists, who had projected an increase of 7,000....
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Stock market outlook seen broadening beyond AI and mega-cap leaders
Goldilocks conditions and historical market performance Peccatiello defines a “Goldilocks” setup as a combination of firm real growth (after inflation) that is not excessively strong, contained core inflation, and a Federal Reserve that is either on hold or raises rates...
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Wall Street Faces Record Options Expiration Ahead of Juneteenth Closure
Record Options Expiration and Market Backdrop According to Investing.com, about $8.3 trillion in U.S. options exposure is scheduled to expire on June 18, 18% above the prior record of roughly $7.1 trillion set in December 2025. The expiration is being...
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U.K. inflation holds at 2.8% in May as transport costs rise
Inflation steady but pressures from transport intensify The U.K.’s Office for National Statistics (ONS) reported that the annual inflation rate held at 2.8% in May. Economists polled by Reuters had anticipated a rise to 3%, following April’s fall to 2.8%....
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