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05 Jun 2026, 10:41 UTC · 2h ago

What to know about the jobs report.

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Economic data indicates a recovery following a stagnant 2025. — A transition from stagnation to growth typically boosts risk appetite and corporate earnings expectations.
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Slow workforce growth may limit the overall pace of economic expansion. — Labor shortages act as a structural drag on GDP growth and can constrain industrial output.
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