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US Market Briefing: June 2026

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  • May payrolls rose by 172,000, exceeding the 80,000 forecast
  • Unemployment held at 4.3% for a third month, with participation at 61.8%
  • Annual wage growth of 3.4% was outpaced by CPI inflation of 4.2%
Stronger May payroll growth contrasts with rising inflation, weaker real earnings and continued caution in US hiring

The June 2026 US Market Briefing examines stronger-than-expected May payroll growth alongside inflation pressures, weaker real earnings, and a low-hire, low-fire labour market. Read the full report below.

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