The Guardian
02 Jul 2026, 12:52 UTC · 3h ago
US employers added 57,000 new jobs in June – less than what economists predicted
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The Guardian
02 Jul 2026, 12:52 UTC · 3h ago
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US employers added only 57,000 new jobs in June, roughly half of economist expectations. — A significant miss in payroll growth suggests a rapid cooling of the labor market, increasing recession fears.
-0.70The Bureau of Labor Statistics revised previous employment figures down by a total of 74,000 for April and May. — Downward revisions indicate that the prior strength of the labor market was overstated, amplifying the current slowdown.
-0.60Fed officials indicated that most members believe at least one more rate hike will occur before the end of the year. — The prospect of further tightening despite slowing job growth creates a restrictive environment for risk assets.
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The hospitality and leisure industry saw an unexpected decline of 61,000 jobs in June. — Weakness in a typically seasonal growth driver suggests broader consumer spending softness.
The US unemployment rate dropped slightly to 4.2%, though 720,000 people left the labor force. — The drop in the unemployment rate is technical (labor force exit) rather than a sign of organic economic growth.
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