| Asset | Level | Change |
|---|---|---|
| S&P 500 | 7,481.86 | +0.83% |
| Nasdaq 100 | 30,242.74 | +1.93% |
| Dow Jones | 51,642.53 | +0.29% |
| Russell 2000 | 2,959.35 | +1.42% |
| USD/JPY | 161.68 | +0.07% |
| EUR/USD | 1.13 | -0.74% |
| GBP/USD | 1.32 | -0.67% |
| Gold | 4,077.50 | -1.27% |
| WTI Crude | 71.78 | -1.95% |
| Bitcoin | 62,370.00 | -0.48% |
| US 2Y Treasury | 4.24% | +1.19% |
| US 10Y Treasury | 4.51% | +1.12% |
| Data | Prior | Cons | Actual |
|---|---|---|---|
| Speech by Fed's Waller | - | - | - |
| ADP Employment Change Weekly | 26,500 | - | 30,750 |
| S&P Global Composite PMI Flash | 51.50 | - | 52.20 |
| S&P Global Manufacturing PMI Flash | 55.10 | 54.80 | 55.70 |
| S&P Global Services PMI Flash | 50.70 | 51 | 51.30 |
| MBA 30-Year Mortgage Rate | 6.60 | - | - |
10-Year Treasury Yield | Type: macro_line | Percent: 4.51 (2026-06-22) | Range: 1.19–4.98 | Trend(6pt): 1.54,3.7,3.86,4.25,4.46,4.51
| Data | Prior | Cons | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Account Balance | -190,700m | -217,500m | 04:30 |
| New Home Sales | 622,000 | 640,000 | 06:00 |
| New Home Sales Month-over-Month | -6.20 | - | 06:00 |
| EIA Weekly Crude Oil Inventory | -8.3m | -3.9m | 06:30 |
| EIA Weekly Gasoline Inventory | -906,000 | - | 06:30 |
| Fed Bank Stress Test Results | - | - | 12:00 |
US data releases showed stronger-than-expected activity on June 23. S&P Global Manufacturing PMI Flash reached 55.7 versus consensus 54.8, while services PMI hit 51.3. ADP Employment Change came in at 30,750, lifting the prior reading.
Equity markets responded positively, with the S&P 500 advancing 0.83% to 7,481.86 and Russell 2000 gaining 1.42%. Treasury yields moved higher, with the 2Y at 4.24% and 10Y at 4.51%. The USD/JPY edged up 0.07% to 161.68 while EUR/USD fell 0.74% to 1.13.
Gold declined 1.27% to 4,077.50 amid the risk-on tone.
Attention turns to June 24 releases including New Home Sales expected at 640,000 and the Current Account Balance. EIA crude and gasoline inventory data will follow at 6:30 ET. The Federal Reserve Bank Stress Test Results at noon could influence bank capital expectations.
Markets will also monitor any follow-through from Fed Governor Waller’s June 22 speech. Tomorrow brings high-impact Core PCE and Durable Goods Orders, setting the tone for inflation and growth views.
Labor market data continue to show moderate strength with unemployment at 4.3%. CPI inflation stands at 2.31% year-over-year, keeping price pressures contained near target. The Fed Funds Rate remains at 3.63%, supporting a data-dependent policy stance.
Treasury yields have risen across the curve, reflecting improved growth signals from PMI prints. Equity breadth improved as small-caps outperformed amid the positive risk sentiment.
International developments carry limited direct spillovers to US assets. Iran’s central bank rejected any obligation to buy US farm goods, adding minor uncertainty to agricultural trade flows. Gulf states face calls to support Iranian reconstruction with an estimated $300 billion package.
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Industrial Production Index | Type: macro_line | Index (2017=100): 1.666 (2026-05-01) | Range: -1.558–5.5 | Trend(6pt): 5.5,2.462,-0.09044,0.849,0.5809,1.666
Nonfarm Payrolls (PAYEMS) | Type: macro_line | Thousands of Persons: 1.59e+05 (2026-05-01) | Range: 1.468e+05–1.59e+05 | Trend(6pt): 1.468e+05,1.536e+05,1.567e+05,1.583e+05,1.586e+05,1.59e+05
Unemployment Rate | Type: macro_line | Percent: 4.3 (2026-05-01) | Range: 3.4–5.4 | Trend(5pt): 5.4,3.5,3.7,4,4.3
Gold vs WTI Crude | Type: market_hloc | Gold: 4075 (2026-06-24) | Range: 4075–4858 | Trend(5pt): 4399,4785,4720,4489,4075 | WTI: 71.84 (2026-06-24) | Range: 71.84–112.9 | Trend(5pt): 92.35,94.69,95.42,93.76,71.84
Broader private credit concerns in the US and Australia have not disrupted retail flows into the asset class. AI-driven automation in US fast-food drive-thrus highlights ongoing productivity themes that could influence labor demand.
The Federal Reserve maintained the policy rate at 3.63% following the latest FOMC decision. Governor Waller’s June 22 remarks reinforced a cautious, data-dependent approach without signaling imminent shifts. The committee voted to hold rates steady amid mixed inflation and growth signals.
Forward guidance continues to emphasize the 2% target, with Core PCE due tomorrow as the key gauge. Quantitative tightening proceeds on its preset path, gradually reducing the balance sheet. Markets price limited near-term easing given resilient PMI and employment prints.
The death of former Chairman Alan Greenspan at age 100 draws historical context but carries no direct policy implications.