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US jobs notch third straight month of solid growth

The unemployment rate in the United States has held at 4.3 per cent for a third consecutive month, government statistics indicate.

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Stocks slump as Big Tech sinks and a strong May jobs report boosts odds for higher interest rates

Stocks are sinking on Wall Street as big technology companies lost ground and weighed down the broader market

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FTSE 100 makes modest gains despite struggle for mining companies

In New York, the Dow Jones Industrial Average was down 0.3%, the S&P 500 was 1.2% lower, and the Nasdaq Composite dropped 2.2%.

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3 warnings from analysts on the truth lurking beneath the 'barnburner' jobs report — and why America's AI hiring crisis is far from over

There's no doubt that 172,000 payrolls added in May blew past expectations. But you have to look closely at where they were added.

Fortune

The US job market is strong but many Americans are still frustrated by prospects and rising prices

U.S. employers added a surprising 172,000 jobs in May as the labor market continued to show resilience in the face of rising costs from the Iran war

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Stock Indexes Plunge as Tech Stocks Get Dumped

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) today is down -1.00%, the Dow Jones Industrial Average ($DOWI ) (DIA ) is down -0.26%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) is down -2.08%. June E-mini S&P futures (ESM26 ) are down -1.11%, and June E-mini Nasdaq futures...

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Dollar Jumps on US Labor Market Strength

The dollar index (DXY00 ) today rallied to a 1.75-month high and is up by +0.35%. The dollar recovered from early losses today and moved higher on the stronger-than-expected US May payroll report, bolstering speculation that the next Fed move will be an interest rate increase. Today's stock slump has...

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Stocks Tumble on Tech Weakness and Fed Rate Hike Speculation

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) today is down -0.90%, the Dow Jones Industrial Average ($DOWI ) (DIA ) is down -0.32%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) is down -1.85%. June E-mini S&P futures (ESM26 ) are down -1.07%, and June E-mini Nasdaq futures...

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US stocks today: S&P 500, Nasdaq slides as chip stocks fall, jobs data fuels hawkish Fed fears

Markets saw a dip on Friday. Chipmaker stocks weakened after a strong rally. A better-than-expected jobs report fueled expectations of a US Federal Reserve interest rate hike. Investors shifted funds to other sectors. Lululemon Athletica's profit forecast cut also impacted market sentiment. Cooper Companies reported strong results.

The Economic Times

US added 172,000 jobs in May as labor market shows signs of resilience

Government figures show unemployment rate at 4.3% amid rising inflation and economic uncertainty from Iran war

The Guardian - US

US Stock Market today: Nasdaq, S&P 500 set for low opening, Dow Jones to rise. Nvidia stocks, Intel, Micron, AMD, Broadcom shares under spotlight

S&P 500, if remains low, would register its first weekly decline since April. The tech-heavy Nasdaq was also set to ⁠end the week slightly lower, while the price-weighted Dow was on track to rise for the third straight week.

The Economic Times

Stock Index Futures Slip as Tech Slide Deepens, U.S. Jobs Report in Focus

June S&P 500 E-Mini futures (ESM26) are down -0.31%, and June Nasdaq 100 E-Mini futures (NQM26) are down -0.88% this morning as investors continue to pull back from the AI trade, while cautiously awaiting the key U.S. jobs report.

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Why are gold and silver prices down today, and will precious metals continue to drop or rise again? Analysts insights, market outlook and what should investors do now

Why are gold and silver prices down today, and will precious metals continue to drop or rise again? Gold and silver prices declined on Friday and were headed for weekly losses. Concerns over higher U.S. interest rates, uncertainty in the Middle East, and caution ahead of U.S. jobs data affected…

The Economic Times

US job growth likely slowed in May, labor market seen stable despite oil shock

America's job growth is expected to slow in May after strong previous months. The labor market remains stable. Economists believe the Middle East conflict has not yet significantly impacted jobs. Fiscal stimulus is supporting businesses. Businesses are cautious about hiring due to uncertainty. Layoffs are low, maintaining a balanced job…

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Gold slips, set for weekly loss on Mideast tensions, rate-hike fears

Gold prices dipped, heading for a weekly decline as Middle East tensions overshadowed peace prospects. Rising inflation and potential interest rate hikes by the US Federal Reserve also weighed on the precious metal. Investors now await crucial US jobs data to gauge the Fed's next move. Other precious metals like…

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Dollar Weakens as Crude Oil Prices Tumble

The dollar index (DXY00 ) on Thursday fell by -0.10%. The announcement of a ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon knocked WTI crude oil prices down by more than -3% on Thursday and lowered inflation expectations, which might persuade the Fed to ease monetary policy, a negative factor for the dollar....

The Economic Times

Why has the average mortgage payment crossed $2,000, and how can you lower yours as mortgage rates remain stubbornly high in 2026?

The average mortgage payment has surged past $2,000 for the first time, reaching $2,005 as high mortgage rates, rising home prices, and persistent inflation reshape the U.S. housing market. Many buyers expected Federal Reserve rate cuts to bring relief. Instead, the average 30-year mortgage rate remains near 6.5%. The real…

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US mortgage rates are staying high – and the Fed can do very little about it

U.S. homebuyers can’t get a break.

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The Independent UK

Latest Fed report reveals Americans are trying to squeeze ‘more life out of every dollar’

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Middle-class Americans are ‘squeezing more life out of every dollar’ as credit card use increases and retail visits slow, Fed says

Behind the affordability crisis is the war in Iran which is driving up energy costs, the U.S. central bank said this week

The Independent UK

The US just had its highest number of people file for unemployment benefits since the Iran war started

The war in Iran has injected significant uncertainty into the broader US economy and its labor market

International Business Times UK

Small Caps Are Beating the S&P 500 — But 40% of Russell 2000 Companies Earn Nothing

The Russell 2000 index outperformed the S&P 500 in 2026, but 40% of its companies generate no earnings, posing challenges for investors amid high borrowing costs and Federal Reserve policies.

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Dollar Retreats with Weakness in Crude Oil

The dollar index (DXY00 ) today is down by -0.26%. The announcement of a ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon knocked WTI crude oil prices down more than -3% today and lowered inflation expectations, which might persuade the Fed to ease monetary policy, a negative factor for the dollar. Also, today's...

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US jobless aid filings, a proxy for layoffs, hit highest level since Iran war began in February

The number of Americans filing for jobless aid hit their highest level in four months last week, but layoffs remain historically low despite ongoing economic uncertainty brought on by the war in Iran

International Business Times

Stock Market Now Represents a Third Of All U.S. Household Assets

The stock market now represents a third of all U.S. household assets, Fed data shows.

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