📊 Market Snapshot — Thu 02 Jul
| Market | Key Levels | Day Change | Outlook |
| 🇺🇸 Wall Street | S&P 7,483, Nasdaq 25,833 | +0.11% | 🟡 Cautiously Bullish |
| 🌏 Asia Pacific | Nikkei 68,733, HSI 23,011 | -0.64% | 🔴 Bearish |
| 🇪🇺 European Markets | DAX 18,090, FTSE 10,653 | +0.05% | ⚪ Neutral |
| 💵 US Dollar | vs majors avg -0.23% | -0.23% | 🟡 Cautiously Dollar Weakness |
| 🪙 Gold | $4,135.50/oz | +0.24% | 🟡 Cautiously Safe-Haven Bid |
| 🛢️ Crude Oil | $68.46/bbl | -0.33% | 🟡 Cautiously Demand Concerns |
| ₿ Bitcoin | $61,457 | +2.49% | 🟢 Risk-On |
| 📈 US 10Y Treasury | 4.49% yield | +0.22% | 🟡 Yields Rising |
🇺🇸 Daily Market Recap — U.S. Markets
On Thursday, Wall Street exhibited mixed performance as the Dow Jones Industrial Average climbed by 1.14% to 52,900.07, while the Nasdaq Composite fell by 0.80% to 25,832.672. The S&P 500 remained flat, closing at 7,483.24. The broader market’s direction was influenced by the latest U.S. employment data, which showed a notable decrease in nonfarm payrolls for June 2026, dropping to 57 points from the previous 172 points. Despite this decline, the unemployment rate edged lower to 4.2% from 4.3%, providing a mixed signal on the labor market’s health.
In the corporate arena, SLBT emerged as a standout performer, surging 34.61% amid the broader market’s mixed signals. Conversely, RGC experienced a significant drop, falling 20.67% as investors reacted to the day’s economic data. The bond market saw a slight uptick, with the 10-year Treasury yield rising to 4.485%. Meanwhile, the VIX, a measure of market volatility, increased slightly by 0.42% to 16.66, reflecting some investor caution amid the employment data’s mixed implications.
Looking ahead, market participants will be closely monitoring upcoming economic indicators and corporate earnings releases for further insights into the economic landscape. With the recent employment figures providing a mixed picture, investors may remain cautious as they assess the potential implications for future monetary policy and economic growth. The direction of Wall Street in the coming sessions may hinge on these developments and any additional data that could influence investor sentiment.
🏆 Wall Street Movers
Top two gainers in the last trading session include SL Science Holding Limited (SLBT), surged 34.61% to while Polibeli Group Ltd (PLBL), surged 18.20% to .
Losers include Regencell Bioscience Holdings L (RGC), erasing 20.67% to and Vicor Corporation (VICR), erasing 19.21% to .
Elsewhere, most active counters were AAL, T, NVDA.
🌏 Asia & Europe
During the Asia-Pacific session on Thursday, the markets displayed mixed performances. The Nikkei 225 in Japan experienced a significant decline, dropping by 2.47% to close at 68,733.15. In contrast, the Hang Seng Index in Hong Kong showed a positive movement, rising by 0.57% to 23,010.52. The Jakarta Composite Index also recorded a notable gain, increasing by 1.70% to 5,792.167. Despite the lack of specific regional economic catalysts, these indices reflected varying investor sentiments across the region.
Major European exchanges saw a generally positive trend, with the FTSE 100 in the UK climbing by 1.67% to 10,652.87, marking a strong performance. The CAC 40 in France also rose by 0.63% to 8,389.45. However, not all indices followed this upward trajectory; the TecDAX in Germany fell by 1.11% to 3,845.91, while the SDAX decreased by 0.58% to 18,090.33. The mixed results across European markets suggest a varied response to regional economic conditions, with no specific events cited as drivers for these movements.
💵 Forex Markets
| Performance after Thu 02 Jul | |||||
| Symbol | Day | Week | Month | Last | Momentum |
| 🇪🇺 🇺🇸 EURUSD | +0.47% | +0.41% | +0.08% | 1.14300 | ▲ |
| 🇬🇧 🇺🇸 GBPUSD | +0.08% | +0.53% | +0.08% | 1.32710 | ▲ |
| 🇺🇸 🇯🇵 USDJPY | +0.01% | +0.51% | +0.01% | 162.56000 | ▲ |
| 🇺🇸 🇨🇦 USDCAD | +0.14% | +0.15% | +0.14% | 1.42150 | ▲ |
| 🇦🇺 🇺🇸 AUDUSD | +0.44% | +0.35% | +0.03% | 0.69210 | ▲ |
| 🇳🇿 🇺🇸 NZDUSD | -0.09% | +0.57% | -0.09% | 0.56710 | ▼ |
| 🇺🇸 🇨🇭 USDCHF | -0.73% | -0.77% | -0.58% | 0.80340 | ▼ |
🌐 Other Markets
🪙 Gold is up by 0.24% (9.80 USD an ounce) to 4,135.50 USD an ounce as on Thu. Previous day close was 4,125.70.
🪨 Silver is up by 0.62% (0.38 USD an ounce) to 61.44 USD an ounce as on Thu. Previous day close was 61.06.
🛢️ Crude Oil is down by 0.33% (0.23 USD per barrel) to 68.46 USD per barrel as on Thu. Previous day close was 68.69.
₿ Bitcoin is up by 2.49% (1495.35 USD) to 61,457.15 USD as on Thu. Previous day close was 59,961.80.