World Cup could boost the June jobs report by 40,000, Goldman estimates
Nonfarm payrolls are projected to post a gain of 115,000, according to the Dow Jones consensus.

Nonfarm payrolls are projected to post a gain of 115,000, according to the Dow Jones consensus.
In 2018, the European Commission slapped Google with the record-breaking penalty on the grounds that it abused Android's mobile dominance.
Trump said in June that the U.S. taking an ownership stake in AI giants would be "a beautiful thing" and make American public "partners in this revolution."
The Russian defence ministry said that it launched a "massive strike using long-range precision air, land, and sea-based weapons and attack drones."
President Donald Trump's "primary" issue with USMCA centers on America's trade deficits with Canada and Mexico, a senior administration official said.
Apple is planning five new iPhones by 2027 and is considering Chinese memory suppliers as it expands foldable production, reports say.
Amazon hardware chief Panos Panay says the company is designing custom chips for key devices as it experiments with AI gadgets.
Meta has defended its WhatsApp username feature after the Indian government raised cybersecurity concerns.
Medicare has started covering obesity drugs for the first time – and companies like Walmart and CVS Health are playing an important role for patients.
Warsh has said that inflation is a "choice." The same could also be true of how inflation is measured.
An historic heat wave has driven unprecedented demand for Chinese-made air conditioners in Europe, underscoring the tough task Brussels faces in rebalancing trade with Beijing.
Second-quarter U.S. new vehicle sales show a sharp divide, with automakers offering hybrid models largely outperforming those without them.
Trump’s ties to FIFA and Gianni Infantino face new scrutiny as the World Cup enters the knockout round and European lawmakers press over a Peace Prize complaint.
Oil prices fell more than 1% on Wednesday after talks between Washington and Tehran concluded.
Trump's policy that narrowed eligibility for a popular student loan forgiveness program will not go into effect, after two federal judges blocked the rule.
Fuel surcharges at Japan Airlines and All Nippon Airways increased Wednesday, despite falling jet fuel costs in Asia.
Volkswagen is poised for a boardroom showdown following reports that the auto giant is weighing up shutting four factories and implementing 100,000 job cuts.
The stock's struggles in 2026 had been due to concerns about its aggressive AI spending.
Citi U.K. CEO Tiina Lee said U.K. M&A is “on fire” as companies simplify and overseas buyers target British assets.
Ant has led a 500 million yuan ($73.59 million) funding round in humanoid robotics company Zeroth, the start-up announced Thursday.
Amazon and Walmart-owned Flipkart are scrambling to expand quick commerce operations in India, not just to chase growth but to remain relevant to consumers.
Hong Kong-listed shares of Chinese electric vehicle makers surged, after companies posted June vehicle data that helped to buoy investor sentiment.
Shares of Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix plummeted more than 7% in early Thursday trading.
Companies are realizing artificial intelligence can't do everything after all, prompting them to rehire employees to grow their businesses