U.S. economy added 57,000 jobs in June, less than expected; unemployment rate at 4.2%
US job growth slowed in June, unemployment rate at 4.2%
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Coverage from Reuters, CNN, and The Washington Post emphasizes the slowdown in job growth. The unemployment rate fell to 4.2% amid a decline in the labor force.
The labor market's weakening is being closely watched; further developments in the job market are to be seen.
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What was the US job growth in June?
57,000 jobs
What is the current US unemployment rate?
4.2%
Which outlets are covering this story?
Reuters, CNN, The Washington Post, Fortune, Fox Business
Coverage (6)
- See how the labor market weakened in June in 5 charts The Washington Post · 1d ago
- US job growth slows in June; unemployment rate falls to 4.2% amid decline in labor force Reuters · 1d ago
- Steady but not strong: US job growth slowed in June CNN · 1d ago broke it first
- ‘More fizzle than sparkle’: June jobs report fails to launch a July 4 firework Fortune · 1d ago
- US economy added jobs at a slower pace than expected in June Fox Business · 1d ago
- US job growth slowed more than expected in June CNN · 1d ago broke it first
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