Silver to $39.50: Up 9.4% Past 30 Days
Treasury yields across the board climbed Thursday following a stronger-than-expected June jobs report that showed resilience in the U.S. labor market. The benchmark 10-year yield increased more than 5 basis points to 4.344%, with the 2-year yield seeing the largest move at about 10 basis points to 3.888%.
The positive employment data – 147,000 jobs added versus 110,000 expected and unemployment falling to 4.1% – contrasted sharply with Wednesday’s weak ADP report showing private sector job losses. This labor market strength may give the Federal Reserve room to keep interest rates unchanged at their upcoming July meeting.
Additionally, investors are monitoring fiscal developments including a major spending bill expected to add $3.3 trillion to the deficit, and new trade tariffs with Vietnam.
