Publication Date: July 3, 2026
In this weekend update from Money Care, we provide an overview of the key macro-economic developments and releases that could influence the financial markets in the coming week.
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A look back at the past week:
Last week, the market was primarily focused on the release of the monthly U.S. jobs report, which was announced on Thursday afternoon at 2:30 p.m. The number of new jobs in June was disappointing, coming in at 57,000, well below expectations. In addition, the number of new jobs in May was revised downward from 172,000 to 129,000.
These figures indicate that the U.S. labor market is performing weaker than expected. As a result, the Fed may once again consider cutting interest rates later this year. An important caveat here is that the unemployment rate fell from 4.3% to 4.2%. Hourly wage growth remained stable at 0.3% in June.
The stock markets, the euro, and the price of gold reacted positively immediately after the announcement.
Outlook for the coming week:
The coming week features relatively few major macroeconomic releases or events. On the macroeconomic front, however, the release of the Purchasing Managers’ Index for the U.S. services sector is significant. The services sector accounts for a large portion of the U.S. economy and is therefore important for the broader economic picture. The index is expected to rise to 51.3 in June.
In addition, the FOMC minutes on Wednesday evening at 8:00 p.m. will draw investors’ attention. These minutes provide further insight into the FOMC’s deliberations and monetary policy in the United States.
Earnings season won’t really get underway until the following week. The quarterly earnings reports due out next week are not expected to have a major impact on overall market sentiment.
An important NATO summit is scheduled for July 7 and 8 in Ankara. This meeting is particularly relevant for defense-related companies. NATO Secretary General Rutte previously indicated that tens of billions in defense-related contracts could be announced during the summit and that further support for Ukraine will be reaffirmed.
Economic calendar for Week 28
Below is an overview of the most important macro-economic releases for the coming week. These figures may lead to increased volatility in the financial markets.
Monday, July 6, 2026:
United States:
Tuesday, July 7, 2026:
No major macro-economic releases.
Wednesday, July 8, 2026:
United States:
Thursday, July 9, 2026:
No major macro-economic releases.
Friday, July 10, 2026:
Europe:
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