Market focuses on June employment report.

date
02/07/2026
The market expects the United States to add 114,000 new jobs in June, lower than the 172,000 in May, with an unemployment rate forecasted at 4.3%. If the labor market performs well, the Federal Reserve may either lower interest rates or remain cautious, but if job data falls short of expectations, the market's expectations for rate cuts will increase. Economists believe that unless non-farm employment numbers or wage increases significantly exceed expectations, market reaction may be limited.