In Brief: ISM services data | FOMC meeting minutes | Earnings season 07.06.2026

In this week’s episode, Phillip Neuhart, Head of Market and Economic Research, recaps the latest market-moving data and previews the key events investors should watch in the days ahead. He discusses last week’s softer employment report and what it signals for the economy, then looks ahead to the ISM Services Index, the release of the June FOMC minutes, and the start of earnings season. With inflation, Fed policy, and corporate profit margins all in focus, Phil highlights the themes most likely to shape markets this week. Last Week • Markets digested a heavy slate of economic data in just four trading days • June employment data came in softer than expected, with muted job growth • Investors continued to assess signs of easing inflation pressures • Fed Chair Warsh indicated inflation risks have declined over the past month This Week Watch List 1. ISM Services Index 2. June FOMC Minutes 3. Earnings Season Kickoff