Japan records leap in currency-driven bankruptcies triggered by yen weakness
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Japan records leap in currency-driven bankruptcies triggered by yen weakness
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Japan’s yen jumps, traders alert to intervention risk
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Japan’s yen jumps, traders alert to intervention risk
The yen has unwound all of its gains since Japan last intervened Read more at The Business Times.
Stocks making the biggest moves premarket: Sandisk, Robinhood, Palantir & more
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The jobs report, Meta's rally and more: Morning Squawk
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June jobs report:
US payrolls rose by 57,000, missing expectations
The US economy added 57,000 jobs last month, fewer than economists had anticipated, government data shows. The unemployment rate dipped slightly to 4.2%, its lowest level in a year.
Economists surveyed by Bloomberg had expected the Labor Department's employment situation report to post a gain of 113,000 jobs at the year's midway point, with the unemployment rate remaining flat at 4.3% for the fourth consecutive month, after a string of better-than-predicted government data releases and a mixed week for private data.
US payrolls rose by 57,000, missing expectations
The US economy added 57,000 jobs last month, fewer than economists had anticipated, government data shows. The unemployment rate dipped slightly to 4.2%, its lowest level in a year.
Economists surveyed by Bloomberg had expected the Labor Department's employment situation report to post a gain of 113,000 jobs at the year's midway point, with the unemployment rate remaining flat at 4.3% for the fourth consecutive month, after a string of better-than-predicted government data releases and a mixed week for private data.
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Interest rates stay steady for now, but more Fed officials are signaling hikes later this year
The Federal Reserve held interest rates steady on Wednesday for the fourth consecutive policy meeting this year.
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Stock futures gain as chip stocks bounce, weak jobs report eases interest rate pressure:
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U.S. stock futures rose on Thursday as investors reacted to a weaker-than-expected nonfarm payrolls report for June.
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Stock futures gain as chip stocks bounce, weak jobs report eases interest rate pressure:
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U.S. stock futures rose on Thursday as investors reacted to a weaker-than-expected nonfarm payrolls report for June.
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Stock futures are little changed after weak start to July trading; jobs report ahead: Live updates
The major averages ended Wednesday's session lower, with the Dow erasing a 423.46-point jump that brought it to record highs to close just below the flatline.
Cooler June jobs report to keep Fed focused on inflation, with possibility of hikes later this year
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Yahoo Finance
Cooler June jobs report to keep Fed focused on inflation, with possibility of hikes later this year
A cooler reading on payrolls in June is likely to keep Federal Reserve officials' full attention on inflation and extend the interest rate pause, while preserving the case for potential rate hikes later this year.
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Stock market today: Dow rises, S&P 500 and Nasdaq dip after June jobs report falls short
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US stock indexes diverged on Thursday as investors assessed a June jobs report that tempered expectations for the next move in interest rates and a resumed sell-off in chip stocks
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Stock market today: Dow rises, S&P 500 and Nasdaq dip after June jobs report falls short
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US stock indexes diverged on Thursday as investors assessed a June jobs report that tempered expectations for the next move in interest rates and a resumed sell-off in chip stocks
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Stock market today: Dow notches fresh record, Nasdaq slides as Tesla sinks, semiconductors extend decline
Stocks advanced as Wall Street reviewed the June jobs report, which came in below expectations.
Stocks making the biggest moves midday: Rivian, Tesla, Sandisk & more
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Stocks making the biggest moves midday: Rivian, Tesla, Sandisk, Blue Owl, AeroVironment & more
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Dow jumps to record closing high after soft US jobs data, Nasdaq down with chip shares | Reuters
SUMMARY
US economy adds 57,000 jobs in June, compared with 110,000 estimate
Tesla shares fall despite record Q2 deliveries
Indexes: Dow up 1.1%, S&P 500 flat; Nasdaq down 0.8%
July 2 (Reuters) - The Dow rose more than 1% to a record closing high on Thursday ahead of the long holiday weekend as a softer-than-expected U.S. jobs report eased worries about interest rate hikes, while another sharp drop in chipmaker stocks weighed on the Nasdaq.
The S&P 500 ended flat on the day. The Dow recorded a fourth straight week of gains, its longest such streak since October 2024.
The U.S. market will be closed on Friday in observance of the U.S. Independence Day holiday.
The U.S. nonfarm payrolls report showed the economy added 57,000 jobs last month, far below economists' estimates for a rise of 110,000. The unemployment rate was 4.2%, in line with expectations of 4.3%.
The employment report followed a run of strong job gains recently. Expectations for a rate hike from the Federal Reserve decreased after the report, according to CME FedWatch., opens new tab For the September meeting, hike expectations dimmed to 55% from 64.1%.
The jobs report "doesn't mean the fear of inflation is over," said Adam Sarhan, chief executive at 50 Park Investments in New York. "It just takes the pressure off the Fed to raise rates in the short term." Investors have been worried about inflation especially given sharp gains in oil prices at the start of the Iran war.
Apple (AAPL.O), opens new tab shares rose 4.8% and helped to support all three major indexes. Nikkei Asia reported that Apple plans to launch five new iPhone models.
On the flip side, an index of semiconductors (.SOX), opens new tab ended 5.4% lower on Thursday, falling sharply for a second day. Shares of Nvidia (NVDA.O), opens new tab fell 1.4% while SanDisk (SNDK.O), opens new tab dropped 14.1%.
For the week, the Dow rose about 2%, the S&P 500 gained 1.8% and the Nasdaq advanced 2.1%.
Tesla (TSLA.O), opens new tab shares dropped 7.5% even though the electric carmaker posted second-quarter deliveries above estimates. Tesla shares had risen sharply this week ahead of the report.
Among other decliners in stocks, Bending Spoons (BSP.O), opens new tab dropped 11.3%, a day after the Vimeo owner gained 40% in its debut on the Nasdaq.
Advancing issues outnumbered decliners by a 1.42-to-1 ratio on the NYSE. There were 318 new highs and 111 new lows on the NYSE.
On the Nasdaq, 2,419 stocks rose and 2,548 fell as declining issues outnumbered advancers by a 1.05-to-1 ratio.
The S&P 500 posted no new 52-week highs and no new lows while the Nasdaq Composite recorded no new highs and no new lows.
Volume on U.S. exchanges was 19.92 billion shares, compared with the 23.34 billion average for the full session over the last 20 trading days.
https://www.reuters.com/business/wall-st-futures-muted-investors-await-payrolls-data-2026-07-02/
Dow jumps to record closing high after soft US jobs data, Nasdaq down with chip shares
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Dow jumps to record closing high after soft US jobs data, Nasdaq down with chip shares | Reuters
SUMMARY
US economy adds 57,000 jobs in June, compared with 110,000 estimate
Tesla shares fall despite record Q2 deliveries
Indexes: Dow up 1.1%, S&P 500 flat; Nasdaq down 0.8%
July 2 (Reuters) - The Dow rose more than 1% to a record closing high on Thursday ahead of the long holiday weekend as a softer-than-expected U.S. jobs report eased worries about interest rate hikes, while another sharp drop in chipmaker stocks weighed on the Nasdaq.
The S&P 500 ended flat on the day. The Dow recorded a fourth straight week of gains, its longest such streak since October 2024.
The U.S. market will be closed on Friday in observance of the U.S. Independence Day holiday.
The U.S. nonfarm payrolls report showed the economy added 57,000 jobs last month, far below economists' estimates for a rise of 110,000. The unemployment rate was 4.2%, in line with expectations of 4.3%.
The employment report followed a run of strong job gains recently. Expectations for a rate hike from the Federal Reserve decreased after the report, according to CME FedWatch., opens new tab For the September meeting, hike expectations dimmed to 55% from 64.1%.
The jobs report "doesn't mean the fear of inflation is over," said Adam Sarhan, chief executive at 50 Park Investments in New York. "It just takes the pressure off the Fed to raise rates in the short term." Investors have been worried about inflation especially given sharp gains in oil prices at the start of the Iran war.
Apple (AAPL.O), opens new tab shares rose 4.8% and helped to support all three major indexes. Nikkei Asia reported that Apple plans to launch five new iPhone models.
On the flip side, an index of semiconductors (.SOX), opens new tab ended 5.4% lower on Thursday, falling sharply for a second day. Shares of Nvidia (NVDA.O), opens new tab fell 1.4% while SanDisk (SNDK.O), opens new tab dropped 14.1%.
For the week, the Dow rose about 2%, the S&P 500 gained 1.8% and the Nasdaq advanced 2.1%.
Tesla (TSLA.O), opens new tab shares dropped 7.5% even though the electric carmaker posted second-quarter deliveries above estimates. Tesla shares had risen sharply this week ahead of the report.
Among other decliners in stocks, Bending Spoons (BSP.O), opens new tab dropped 11.3%, a day after the Vimeo owner gained 40% in its debut on the Nasdaq.
Advancing issues outnumbered decliners by a 1.42-to-1 ratio on the NYSE. There were 318 new highs and 111 new lows on the NYSE.
On the Nasdaq, 2,419 stocks rose and 2,548 fell as declining issues outnumbered advancers by a 1.05-to-1 ratio.
The S&P 500 posted no new 52-week highs and no new lows while the Nasdaq Composite recorded no new highs and no new lows.
Volume on U.S. exchanges was 19.92 billion shares, compared with the 23.34 billion average for the full session over the last 20 trading days.
https://www.reuters.com/business/wall-st-futures-muted-investors-await-payrolls-data-2026-07-02/
Dow jumps to record closing high after soft US jobs data, Nasdaq down with chip shares
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While You Were Sleeping: 5 stories you might have missed, July 3, 2026
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While You Were Sleeping: 5 stories you might have missed, July 3, 2026
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Tesla's Q2 Delivery Report Just Landed. Here Are 3 Key Takeaways for Investors.
https://finance.yahoo.com/markets/stocks/articles/teslas-q2-delivery-report-just-192320249.html
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Tesla's Q2 Delivery Report Just Landed. Here Are 3 Key Takeaways for Investors.
The report shows Tesla's automotive business is reclaiming its momentum.
Amazon to start initial Leo internet service this year as network nears 400 satellites
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Amazon to start initial Leo internet service this year as network nears 400 satellites
By Joey Roulette WASHINGTON, July 2 (Reuters) - Amazon expects to roll out initial internet service with its Leo broadband satellite network later this year after the company's latest launch put the
US Treasury picks BlackRock, Vanguard ETFs for Trump Accounts
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US Treasury picks BlackRock, Vanguard ETFs for Trump Accounts
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AI’s $2.2 trillion deficit fix is already half fake, economists say
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AI’s $2.2 trillion deficit fix is already half fake, economists say
A new Brookings/Fed paper finds AI productivity could meaningfully shrink the U.S. deficit — until you count the side effects, which could erase more than half the savings before Washington even cashes the check.
Morning Briefing: Top stories from The Straits Times on July 3, 2026
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Which Singapore Marine Stock Is a Better Buy: Yangzijiang or Seatrium?
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Private credit keeps US$14 billion trapped in bid to outlast storm
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Private credit keeps US$14 billion trapped in bid to outlast storm
With redemption wave unlikely to ease, funds lock up around US$1.70 for every US$1 an investor reclaims Read more at The Business Times.
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<Full-day Takeaway>HSI Up 295 pts; HSTI Up 44 pts; HORIZONROBOT-W Up over 9%; HSBC HOLDINGS Hit New Highs; Market Turnover Rises
2026/07/03 16:12 GMT+08
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<Full-day Takeaway>HSI Up 295 pts; HSTI Up 44 pts; HORIZONROBOT-W Up over 9%; HSBC HOLDINGS Hit New Highs; Market Turnover Rises
2026/07/03 16:12 GMT+08
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