US CHALLENGER JOB CUTS -52.7% AT 45,840 IN JUNE VS 97,006 IN MAY; -4.5% FROM JUNE 2025
US CHALLENGER JOB CUTS -52.7% AT 45,840 IN JUNE VS 97,006 IN MAY; -4.5% FROM JUNE 2025
US CHALLENGER LAYOFFS 45,849 IN JUNE, DOWN 53% FROM MAY, DOWN 4% FROM YEAR AGO MONTH, LOWEST SINCE DEC. 2025
US CHALLENGER LAYOFFS 45,849 IN JUNE, DOWN 53% FROM MAY, DOWN 4% FROM YEAR AGO MONTH, LOWEST SINCE DEC. 2025
World shares ease, yields rise as yen hits 40-year low
By Danilo Masoni and Wayne ColeWorld shares started the third quarter cautiously on Wednesday ahead of key U.S. jobs data, as uncertainty over U.S.-Iran negotiations weighed and traders watched for possible Japanese intervention after the yen hit fresh 40-year lows.The MSCI World Price Index < .MIW…
Euro Starts Q3 on a Weak Note
The euro entered the third quarter of 2026 at $1.14, close to a one-year low and following a 2% drop against the USD in June.Investors are closely watching the ECB’s Sintra Forum and inflation updates from Europe’s major economies, while the dollar remains supported by expectations that the US Fede…
Yen sinks to 40-year low as dollar rally gets yield boost
By Rae Wee and Amanda CooperThe dollar hit a 40-year high against the yen on Wednesday as a sharp rise in U.S. Treasury yields boosted the currency ahead of U.S. jobs data that could strengthen the case for a Federal Reserve rate hike this month.The dollar rose as high as 162.84 yen FX_IDC:USDJPY…
Share and bond markets turn hesitant, dollar muscles yen
By Wayne ColeAsian share markets started the new quarter in a cautious mood on Wednesday as talks between the United States and Iran hit new hurdles, while investors stayed alert for possible Japanese intervention as the yen plumbed fresh 40-year lows.Tehran said on Tuesday it would not meet with t…
Yen sinks to four-decade low as dollar gets yields boost
By Rae WeeThe dollar climbed after a sharp rise in Treasury yields and pushed the yen to a 40-year trough on Wednesday, as traders braced for a crucial U.S. jobs report and ramped up bets on an imminent Federal Reserve rate hike.The dollar rose to a fresh top of 162.84 yen FX_IDC:USDJPY in the Asia…
WEDNESDAY WHITE HOUSE SCHEDULE - President Trump travels to Medora, North Dakota
DAILY GUIDANCE AND PRESS SCHEDULE FORWEDNESDAY, JULY 1, 2026In-Town PoolTV Corr & Crew: ABCSecondary TV Corr: NewsmaxPhotos: AP, AFP, NYT, Reuters, GettyPrint: Christian Science MonitorSecondary Print: RealClearPoliticsRadio: ABCNew Media: Gateway PunditOut-of-Town Travel PoolTV Corr & Crew: ABCPho…
Share and bond markets turn cautious in Asia, yen on ropes
By Wayne ColeAsian share markets started the new quarter in a cautious mood on Wednesday as talks between the United States and Iran hit new hurdles, while investors were on alert for possible Japanese intervention as the yen plumbed fresh 40-year lows.Tehran said on Tuesday it would not meet wi…
Yen sinks to four-decade low as dollar gets yields boost
By Rae WeeThe dollar got a boost from a sharp rise in Treasury yields and pushed the yen to a 40-year trough on Wednesday, as traders braced for a crucial U.S. jobs report and ramped up bets on an imminent Federal Reserve rate hike.The dollar rose to a fresh top of 162.77 yen FX_IDC:USDJPY in the e…
Dollar pushes higher, yen sinks to 40-year low
By Karen Brettell and Alun JohnThe dollar gained on Tuesday, pushing the yen to its lowest levels since 1986 and raising expectations that Tokyo may be close to direct intervention.The U.S. dollar climbed to as high as 162.66 yen and was last up 0.4% at 162.59. Japanese Finance Minister Satsuki Kat…
EU wheat at two-week low, maize hits new highs with harvest prospects in focus
Euronext wheat eased on Tuesday to a two-week low while maize futures struck fresh contract highs as the market continued to factor in worse damage for maize than wheat from a scorching end to June, traders said.Grain markets were also awaiting direction from U.S. Department of Agriculture grain pl…
CLEVE FED'S HAMMACK Q&A/CNBC ENDED
CLEVE FED'S HAMMACK Q&A/CNBC ENDED
CLEVE FED'S HAMMACK Q&A/CNBC: SEE MORE BROAD-BASED INFLATION PRESSURE BEYOND ENERGY; SEE INSURANCE, ELECTRICITY, DATA CENTER BUILDUP, HOUSING
CLEVE FED'S HAMMACK Q&A/CNBC: SEE MORE BROAD-BASED INFLATION PRESSURE BEYOND ENERGY; SEE INSURANCE, ELECTRICITY, DATA CENTER BUILDUP, HOUSING
CLEVE FED'S HAMMACK (VOTER) Q&A/CNBC: INFLATION TOO HIGH; MAY NEED HIGHER INTEREST RATES; TO MAKE DECISION BASED ON DATA
CLEVE FED'S HAMMACK (VOTER) Q&A/CNBC: INFLATION TOO HIGH; MAY NEED HIGHER INTEREST RATES; TO MAKE DECISION BASED ON DATA
Dollar pushes higher, yen sinks to 40-year low
By Karen Brettell and Alun JohnThe dollar gained on Tuesday and pushed the yen to its lowest levels since 1986, heightening expectations that direct intervention from Tokyo may be near and also putting the euro under pressure.The U.S. dollar climbed to as high as 162.50 yen and was last at 162.42…
MORE U.S. MAY JOLTS: TOTAL PRIVATE HIRES -77K, FINANCE & INSURANCE +2K, MANUFACTURING -1K, CONSTRUCTION -24K
MORE U.S. MAY JOLTS: TOTAL PRIVATE HIRES -77K, FINANCE & INSURANCE +2K, MANUFACTURING -1K, CONSTRUCTION -24K
MORE U.S. MAY JOLTS: MANUFACTURING OPENINGS +33KM, CONSTRUCTION +32K
MORE U.S. MAY JOLTS: MANUFACTURING OPENINGS +33KM, CONSTRUCTION +32K
US CONFERENCE BOARD: CONSUMERS PLANNING MORE SPENDING ON SERVICES OVER THE NEXT SIX MONTHS SHIFTED FROM “NO” TO “MAYBE” IN JUNE
US CONFERENCE BOARD: CONSUMERS PLANNING MORE SPENDING ON SERVICES OVER THE NEXT SIX MONTHS SHIFTED FROM “NO” TO “MAYBE” IN JUNE
MORE U.S. MAY JOLTS: FINANCE & INSURANCE OPENINGS -69K, INFORMATION -6K
MORE U.S. MAY JOLTS: FINANCE & INSURANCE OPENINGS -69K, INFORMATION -6K