U.S. private payrolls shrank by 33,000 in June, the first drop since 2023. Markets ramped up Fed rate cut bets as job losses echoed past crisis signals.
On Tues, U.S. markets closed mixed w/ S&P 500 & Nasdaq down due to large-cap tech stocks, while Dow gained. Volatility high, data supported Fed's stance. Asia markets vary, Europe up, commodities steady, U.S. futures and dollar index rise.
U.S. markets up on trade deals and rate cut hopes, but concerns persist. Mixed economic data, Central bank expectations, and geopolitical risks affect performance. Asia and Europe markets mostly lower, commodities mixed, USD weak on trade uncertainty.
Investors weighed mixed signals from Washington and the Middle East while awaiting fresh U.S. economic data, including GDP and inflation figures due later this week.
US markets closed mixed on Wednesday, tech shares lifted Nasdaq while S&P 500 remained flat. Fed Chair Powell reiterated wait-and-see approach. Asian markets mostly up, European markets also positive with oil prices steady.
White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt announced Thursday that the U.S. is leaving the door open to negotiations with Iran, as President Trump considers military options.
With Wall Street shut for Juneteenth, global investors turned their eyes to the escalating conflict between Israel and Iran, triggering a sharp oil price rally and pulling European stocks to multi-week lows.
U.S. markets closed lower on Tuesday due to geopolitical tensions, with energy & defense stocks rising. Asia markets mixed, Europe flat, oil prices dip.
