US labor market data presented conflicting signals, with rising unemployment alongside stronger-than-expected job additions. Experts noted a softening underlying trend, suggesting an economy that is slow to hire and fire. Markets reacted to the mixed data by pushing the dollar lower and increasing the probability of a December Fed rate cut.
Markets in limbo as US–Iran uncertainty clouds global outlook: Geoff Dennis
Global markets are grappling with US-Iran standoff uncertainty, with conflicting signals leaving investors hesitant. Despite geopolitical tensions, oil prices remain below extreme forecasts, cushioning global
June 1, 2026