US Employment - June 2026
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US Unemployment Rate Dips, Stock Futures Rally Higher
US unemployment rate declined, supporting risk sentiment and lifting stock index futures. Weaker US labor data typically favors USD weakness and risk currencies like AUD, NZD, and emerging markets. Traders monitor whether softer employment supports Fed rate-cut expectations.
https://www.barrons.com/livecoverage/stock-market-news-today-070226/card/stock-futures-rise-after-unemployment-rate-dips-8KksqYFv4RZYuWB2vh9A?siteid=yhoof2&yptr=yahooUS adds 57,000 jobs in June, half economist forecast
US employers added only 57,000 jobs in June, well below the 114,000 forecast, while unemployment fell to 4.2%. The Bureau of Labor Statistics also revised May and April figures downward by 74,000 combined. Weaker employment data typically weakens USD as it reduces Fed rate-hike expectations; USD/JPY and EUR/USD are key pairs to watch.
https://www.theguardian.com/business/2026/jul/02/us-job-growth-slowed-juneUS jobs growth slows, unemployment falls on worker exits
US job creation decelerated after three strong months while unemployment fell, but primarily due to 700,000+ workers leaving the labour force—a concerning sign dampening rate-hike expectations. Softer July CPI ahead supports prolonged Fed pause. USD weakens as rate-hike odds diminish; EUR/USD and GBP/USD higher on reduced hawkish Fed pressure.
https://think.ing.com/articles/us-rate-hike-talk-cools-on-softer-jobs-data/Replies
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