U.S. employers added 57,000 jobs in June, missing forecasts as prior months were revised lower. The unemployment rate fell to 4.2%, but wage growth remained below inflation and leisure and hospitality jobs declined sharply.
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Billionaire Leon Black is set to testify behind closed doors before House investigators examining Jeffrey Epstein’s network. Lawmakers are expected to question him about roughly $170 million in payments he made to Epstein between 2012 and 2017.
U.S. inflation rose to 4.2% in May, the highest level in three years, as energy costs tied to the Iran war continued to climb. Core inflation increased 2.9%, while wage growth lagged behind the broader rise in prices.
A hostage standoff at a Bakersfield office building ended Wednesday when FBI personnel fatally shot the suspect, police said. All hostages were freed unharmed after the confrontation began with a bomb threat Tuesday afternoon.
Stocks surged and oil prices plunged after a two-week ceasefire was announced between the U.S. and Iran, easing fears of a prolonged energy crisis. Despite the positive market reaction, analysts caution that uncertainty remains about the future of shipping through the Strait of Hormuz and the durability of the ceasefire.
Bank of America has agreed to a $72.5 million settlement in a lawsuit alleging the bank facilitated Jeffrey Epstein’s sex trafficking operation by providing banking services while ignoring warning signs and regulatory duties. The lawsuit, filed on behalf of Epstein’s alleged victims, accuses the bank of enabling Epstein’s control over victims and highlights the involvement of billionaire Leon Black, who allegedly transferred funds used to finance Epstein’s activities. This settlement is part of a broader legal effort targeting financial institutions that supported Epstein, following similar settlements by JPMorgan Chase and Deutsche Bank.
The International Energy Agency (IEA) announced a historic release of 400 million barrels of oil from emergency reserves to counter soaring energy prices caused by the closure of the Strait of Hormuz amid tensions with Iran. This unprecedented collective action by 32 member countries aims to mitigate significant supply disruptions, though analysts warn it may only provide limited short-term relief given the scale of the deficit and logistical delays. The situation remains volatile, with sustained price stability dependent on reopening the crucial maritime route and securing long-term energy supply solutions.
JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon discussed the mixed economic landscape during a recent earnings call, highlighting both potential benefits from tax reform and deregulation and risks from tariffs, trade tensions, and high fiscal deficits. Despite increased revenues from stock trading activities, Dimon noted a 50-50 chance of a recession this year, reflecting the precarious economic climate. Rapid changes in U.S. trade policy have raised concerns about inflation and recession, but Dimon remains optimistic about potential trade negotiations, although tensions with China persist.