Traders and investors will focus on the June nonfarm payrolls report. Economists surveyed by the Wall Street Journal forecast a 115,000 rise in payrolls, below May's 172,000, and warned the print could be affected by temporary World Cup–related hiring. The unemployment rate is expected to remain at 4.3%. Staffing firm ADP said earlier this week private‑sector hiring in June was slightly below expectations.

2026-07-02

Traders and investors will focus on the June nonfarm payrolls report. Economists surveyed by the Wall Street Journal forecast a 115,000 rise in payrolls, below May's 172,000, and warned the print could be affected by temporary World Cup–related hiring. The unemployment rate is expected to remain at 4.3%. Staffing firm ADP said earlier this week private‑sector hiring in June was slightly below expectations.