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Valdrans Market Pulse: 111 corroborated market-moving stories tracked in week of 6 July 2026
The Valdrans Market Pulse tracked 111 corroborated market-moving stories in the week of 6 July 2026 (95 market, 16 breaking-news), drawn from 1,985 source items across 14 sources.
US sells $22bn 30-year Treasuries at 5.058% yield on 9 July
The US Treasury auctioned $22 billion of 30-year bonds on 9 July 2026 at a high yield of 5.058%, marginally below the when-issued level of 5.061%; the bid-to-cover ratio reached 2.44x and international buyer participation rose to 77.74% of total demand.
Japan PPI rose 7.1% year-over-year in June 2026, beating estimates
Japan's Producer Price Index rose 7.1% year-over-year in June 2026, exceeding the consensus estimate of 6.8% and accelerating from May's 6.3% reading; month-over-month PPI came in at 0.4%, above the 0.3% forecast but below May's 0.9% gain.
US June ISM Non-Manufacturing PMI at 54.0; employment sub-index contracts
The ISM Non-Manufacturing PMI for June 2026 came in at 54.0, down from 54.5 in May and in line with consensus. The employment sub-index fell to 47.9, moving into contraction, while the prices paid index declined to 71.3.
China Caixin services PMI eased to 54.1 in June 2026
China's Caixin services PMI fell to 54.1 in June 2026 from 54.4 in May, beating economist forecasts according to Bloomberg Markets; export orders reached a 20-month high and services-sector employment rose for the first time since 2024.
US Treasuries rallied after below-forecast jobs data; dollar fell
US Treasury bonds rallied on 2 July 2026 after employment data came in below market expectations, with TLT and IEF rising alongside US equity markets; the US Dollar Index DXY recorded its largest weekly decline in nearly three months as of 3 July 2026.
US June payrolls miss at 57,000; dollar index falls, EURUSD rises
US employers added 57,000 jobs in June 2026 against a forecast of 110,000–115,000, with prior months revised down by 74,000; the DXY declined and EURUSD rose following the release.
Asian equities fell sharply; South Korean stocks dropped 6% on AI sector sell-off
Asian equities fell on 2 July 2026, with South Korean stocks down 6% and the Kospi and Nikkei declining amid a semiconductor sell-off; foreign investors withdrew a record $137bn from Asian stocks, and the PBOC weakened its yuan reference rate.
German June CPI fell to ~2.4% as state-level readings missed expectations
Regional CPI data released 30 June showed year-over-year inflation falling across four German states; the national June headline was estimated at approximately 2.4%, down from 2.6% in May. No specific price moves for German Bunds or EURUSD were reported.
China June manufacturing PMI beat at 50.3; CSI 300 and Hang Seng tied to data
China's official manufacturing PMI came in at 50.3 for June 2026, above the 50.1 forecast and up from 50.0 in May; the non-manufacturing PMI reached 50.2 and the composite PMI stood at 50.6. ING held its Q2 GDP growth estimate at 4.6% year-on-year, while the ex-factory price index fell to 48.2.
Record June heatwave hits France, UK, Switzerland; agriculture and energy sectors affected
A record-breaking June 2026 heatwave across France, the UK, and Switzerland prompted public health warnings and school closures; agriculture, energy and utilities, and insurance sectors were reported as directly affected.
US PCE inflation rose 4.1% year-on-year in May 2026, largest since April 2023
The PCE price index rose 4.1% year-on-year and 0.4% month-on-month in May 2026, with the Dallas Fed trimmed mean PCE rising to 2.8% from 2.4%. Energy costs including gas prices were identified as key drivers.
Australia May 2026 unemployment fell to 4.4%; part-time jobs led gains
Australia's unemployment rate fell to 4.4% from 4.5% in May 2026, matching consensus, as employment rebounded from April declines; job gains were concentrated in part-time positions and the participation rate was unchanged.
Bessent reaffirms 3% GDP growth target; Kalshi traders price lower
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent stated on 24 June 2026 that GDP could reach 3% growth before year-end, reaffirming the '3-3-3' plan; Kalshi prediction market traders were reported pricing materially below that target.
Kospi falls 10%; Nasdaq 100 loses $1.3 trillion over two days
South Korea's Kospi fell 10% on 23 June 2026 in its worst single session since March 2020, with Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix leading losses; Nasdaq 100 constituents lost approximately $1.3 trillion in combined market capitalisation over the two-day period ending 24 June 2026.
Japan June PMI composite hits three-month high; input costs surge
Japan's flash June 2026 composite PMI rose to 52.5, a three-month high, as manufacturing reached 54.9 and services improved to 51.8; input costs rose to their strongest level since July 2022, and manufacturing payrolls expanded at their fastest pace in over eight years.
US futures fell and 10-year Treasury yield rose to 4.483%
US stock index futures for the S&P 500 and Nasdaq declined during Sunday trading on 21 June 2026, while the 10-year US Treasury yield rose more than 3 basis points to 4.483% as markets reopened on 22 June 2026, ahead of a scheduled inflation data release.
King Charles III to publish personal tax details in UK first
King Charles III will become the first British monarch to publicly disclose his personal tax information, with figures for 2024-25 due later this week.
Japan May CPI hits 1.5%; core-core inflation slows to 1.8%
Japan's May 2026 CPI printed at 1.5% year-on-year, with core-core inflation at 1.8% y/y — below the 1.9% consensus — following a Bank of Japan rate hike in the same week. USDJPY and JGB futures were named in coverage of the release.
UK May 2026 borrowing hits £23.3bn, second highest on record
ONS data released 19 June 2026 showed UK public sector net borrowing reached £23.3bn in May 2026, above market forecasts and the second highest May figure on record. UK gilts and sterling via GBPUSD were named in coverage connected to the release.