U.S. unemployment rate unexpectedly falls to one-year low in June, dollar index dips, spot gold surges

Odaily Planet Daily News According to Gate data, the U.S. unemployment rate fell to 4.2% in June, the lowest level since June 2025, below market expectations of 4.3%. The U.S. Dollar Index (DXY) briefly dipped 30 points to 100.85. Spot gold surged straight up, touching $4,120 per ounce, up 2.20% intraday. The yield on the 10-year U.S. Treasury note recently fell 1.76 basis points to 4.457%.