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US job cuts: Moody's chief economist Mark Zandi sees 'big warning' signs in June data. Here's why he's worried about the labour market

Economists question the strength of the June US jobs report. Mark Zandi notes falling labor force participation drove the unemployment rate down. Household survey data shows a continued decline in employed individuals. An adjusted unemployment rate now exceeds five percent according to Zandi. Other economists also express concerns about the…

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Mark Zandi Says June Jobs Report Was Weaker Than It Looked as Labor Force Participation Fell

Economist Mark Zandi argued that the June employment report painted an overly optimistic picture of the U.S. labor market, saying several underlying indicators point to a much weaker economy than the headline figures suggest.

Benzinga

Sinking to 61.5%: The Alarming Economic Low Threatening to Tank Trump's Second-Term Legacy

The US labour market faces scrutiny as participation rates hit a four-year low, raising concerns about economic momentum and President Trump's economic policies amid a disappointing June jobs report.

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Gold trades near two-week high on cooling US rate-hike bets

Gold prices are holding firm near a two-week peak, buoyed by a recent U.S. jobs report that softened expectations for immediate Federal Reserve interest rate hikes. This cooling labor market data has led traders to scale back bets on a September rate increase. Investors are now keenly awaiting the Fed's…

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Global stocks: UAE markets end higher; IHC gains on India aluminium venture

UAE stock exchanges enjoyed a remarkable jump on Friday, paralleling an upswing in global indices after a lackluster U.S. jobs report eased anxiety over Federal Reserve interest rate hikes. Dubai's index surged 1.1%, primarily driven by the strength of its financial and industrial sectors, whereas Abu Dhabi's benchmark climbed 0.9%.…

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US Stock Market: Soft US jobs data eases Fed rate fears, lifts market sentiment

A recent U.S. jobs report, showing slower-than-expected growth and downward revisions, has eased investor fears of persistent inflation and a hawkish Federal Reserve. This cooling labor market data offers relief to equity markets, especially tech stocks, as it reduces expectations for an imminent interest rate hike. Investors now anticipate a…

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Dollar heads for weekly drop as jobs data dims Fed hike bets

The US dollar experienced its sharpest weekly decline in almost three months, driven by a weaker-than-expected June jobs report. This eased market expectations for immediate Federal Reserve rate hikes, offering a much-needed reprieve for the Japanese yen. Other major currencies like the euro and sterling also saw gains against the…

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Stocks Saw a Positive Sign In a Weak Jobs Report. They Were Mixed Anyway.

Stocks were mixed on Thursday as the Dow Jones climbed to a new record and the tech-heavy Nasdaq Composite dropped more than 1%, dragged by chipmakers.

International Business Times

Dow Jones Hits Record High as Chip Bloodbath Sinks Nasdaq 100: Stock Market Today

The Dow Jones Industrial Average powered to a fresh record high above 52,700 by midday Thursday after a sharply weaker-than-expected June jobs report pushed investors to unwind bets that the Federal Reserve would be forced to raise interest rates in the near term.

Benzinga

'More fizzle than sparkle': June jobs report fails to launch a July 4 firework

Chief economists and CIOs sounded gloomy notes. LPL Financial's Jeffrey Roach calculated that 105.8 million Americans have left the labor market.

Fortune

Weak Jobs, Good News: These 10 Rate-Sensitive Stocks Are Soaring Today

A dismal June jobs report turned into a green light for the market’s most rate-sensitive corners on Thursday, as a sharp slowdown in hiring gutted expectations for a Federal Reserve rate hike and sent Treasury yields and the dollar tumbling.

Benzinga

Nasdaq Futures Slip as Chip Stocks Extend Slide, U.S. Jobs Report in Focus

September Nasdaq 100 E-Mini futures (NQU26) are down -0.30% this morning, pointing to further losses after semiconductor stocks led Wall Street lower in the previous session.

Barchart

Weak June Jobs Report Quiets the Rate-Hike Conversation

The June jobs report came in well below economists' estimates, but the unemployment rate ticked lower.

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Why is Dow Jones down while S&P 500 and Nasdaq up today, and will US stock market continue to witness mixed trends? Explained as Wall Street ends winning half of 2026 with mixed opening

Wall Street opened with mixed performance on the final trading day of the first half of 2026. While the Dow Jones slipped, the S&P 500 and Nasdaq posted gains. Investors continued to monitor artificial intelligence growth, oil prices, the US-Iran situation, inflation concerns, interest rate expectations, and the upcoming US…

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Rupee slips as tepid stocks dull boost from firmer Asian peers

The Indian rupee edged lower against the dollar on Monday, despite positive sentiment from a US-Iran de-escalation and gains in Asian currencies. A dip in local stock markets, with the Nifty 50 falling 0.4%, overshadowed these boosts. Increased dollar demand from foreign banks also pressured the rupee. Investors are closely…

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Middle East Tensions, Tesla Deliveries and Other Can't Miss Items this Week

Markets enter a holiday-shortened week facing geopolitical escalation as Iran launched new strikes against U.S. bases in Bahrain and Kuwait early Sunday.

International Business Times

Goldman Sachs Sees Fed Holding Rates Until 2027 After Strong Jobs Report

Goldman Sachs has pushed its forecast for the Federal Reserve's next interest rate cuts into 2027, a move that shows how a stronger-than-expected U.S. labor market is reshaping Wall Street's view of the economy and monetary policy.

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A Strong U.S. Jobs Report Means You Should Sell the Aussie Dollar Here

September Australian dollar futures present a selling opportunity on more price weakness.

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Dollar climbs to two-month peak as Fed hike bets ramp up

The dollar surged to a two-month high following a robust U.S. jobs report, intensifying expectations for a Federal Reserve rate hike this year. The yen, meanwhile, weakened significantly, nearing intervention levels as the Bank of Japan lags behind other central banks in policy normalization.

International Business Times UK

Nearly 2 Million Americans Have Been Out of Work for Over Six Months, the Highest Toll Since 2021

Long-term unemployment in the US has climbed to its highest level since December 2021, with nearly 2 million out of work for six months or more despite a strong May jobs report.

Fortune

Trump stunned as stocks fall on great jobs report. Barclays explains why ‘we are entering the warning zone'

“With a great Jobs Report, like just announced, stocks should go up, not down,” Trump posted. “That’s the way it was for 200 years. Growth does not mean inflation!”

International Business Times

Chances Of Fed Rate Hike Increase After Blockbuster Jobs Report

May's positive jobs report could increase the chances of an interest rate hike this year.

The Economic Times

US stock market crash explained: Why did Nasdaq plunge 4% to log worst day in over a year

Wall Street experienced a sharp decline on Friday, led by the Nasdaq's significant fall, as a robust US jobs report fueled concerns about sustained high interest rates from the Federal Reserve. The strong employment figures intensified inflation worries, making rate cuts less likely and potentially increasing the chance of a…

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Gold falls about 3% as robust US jobs data cements bets on higher rates

Gold prices experienced a significant drop of approximately 3% on Friday, influenced by a stronger-than-expected U.S. jobs report. This data reinforced expectations that the Federal Reserve will maintain higher interest rates for an extended period due to ongoing inflation concerns.

International Business Times UK

Trump Fumes at Nasdaq Plunge, Says 'Stocks Should Go Up, Not Down' After Bumper Jobs Report

President Trump criticised Wall Street's sell-off following a strong jobs report, highlighting tensions between economic growth and inflation concerns, as investors anticipate potential interest rate hikes.

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