US nonfarm payrolls rose 57,000 in June versus a 115,000 consensus, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics said. The surprise miss cut market odds of further Fed tightening, helping gold to gain about 2% after an initial dip and lifting most-active silv

2026-07-02

US nonfarm payrolls rose 57,000 in June versus a 115,000 consensus, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics said. The surprise miss cut market odds of further Fed tightening, helping gold to gain about 2% after an initial dip and lifting most-active silver roughly 4%. Equities and commodities rallied, and remarks from Fed Chair Kevin Warsh further tempered rate concerns.