The U.S. non-farm payrolls data in June was better than expected, with the unemployment rate unexpectedly decreasing.

In June, the seasonally adjusted non-farm employment in the United States increased by 147,000, higher than the expected 110,000, and the previous value was revised from 139,000 to 144,000. The average hourly wage annual rate in the United States in June was 3.7%, lower than the expected 3.9%, and the previous value was revised from 3.9% to 3.8%.