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The US labour market is losing momentum – as is the USD

The June U.S. jobs report points to a clear slowdown in the labor market, with weaker nonfarm payrolls growth, lower labor force participation, and easing wage pressure. While layoffs remain limited, the data reduce pressure on the Fed to tighten policy further and have weighed on the U.S. dollar.

02-07-2026 16:19 GMT by Krzysztof Kamiński

Asia open: Micron earnings beat sparks global semiconductor rally, USD remains firm

Global technology stocks rebounded after Micron Technology delivered blockbuster FY Q3 earnings and record guidance, reinforcing confidence that AI infrastructure spending remains exceptionally resilient. Strong demand for HBM reignited semiconductor shares across Asia, while crude oil extended losses as the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz continued to unwind the geopolitical risk premium. Investors are now turning their focus to the US Core PCE inflation as the next major market catalyst.

25-06-2026 03:50 GMT by Kelvin Wong

Asia open: Tech selloff deepens as US Dollar strength pressures global markets

24-06-2026 04:40 GMT by Kelvin Wong

Asia open: US stock futures and Asia Pacific equities wobbled on a firmer US dollar

23-06-2026 04:08 GMT by Kelvin Wong

Asia open: Markets whipsawed as fresh geopolitical friction jolts Switzerland peace talks

22-06-2026 04:25 GMT by Kelvin Wong

Asia open: US stock futures retreated ahead of Juneteenth holiday, US dollar remains firm

19-06-2026 05:06 GMT by Kelvin Wong

FOMC trading playbook: How a hawkish Fed could impact Nasdaq 100, Gold, EUR/USD and AUD/USD

17-06-2026 06:59 GMT by Kelvin Wong

Asia open: S&P 500 rally pauses before Fed, Nikkei 225 eyeing 70,000, crude oil plunges to 3-month low

17-06-2026 02:07 GMT by Kelvin Wong

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