Overview
- The U.S. economy added 139,000 jobs in May, topping forecasts and holding the unemployment rate at 4.2%.
- U.S. and Chinese negotiators are set to resume trade talks in London on June 9, fueling hopes of tariff de-escalation.
- Markets are pricing in a Federal Reserve hold at its June meeting with potential rate cuts by September.
- Lululemon Athletica shares plunged nearly 20% after the company cut its profit outlook, citing rising tariff-related costs.
- Some analysts warn the benchmark’s rally could be a temporary bear-market bounce unless it breaks out to fresh highs.