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U.S. economy added 57,000 jobs in June, less than expected; unemployment rate at 4.2%
Thursday, July 2, 2026
Nonfarm payrolls rose by 57,000 in June, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. The Dow Jones consensus had projected an increase of 115,000 jobs for the month. The unemployment rate stood at 4.2%, down from 4.3% in May.
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