Politics & Government
Employers Added 57,000 Jobs In June, Far Below Forecasts As Hiring Slowed
The unemployment rate was 4.2% in June, down from 4.3% in May.
July 2, 2026
U.S. employers added 57,000 jobs in June, far below analysts' forecasts and signaling that hiring may be losing momentum.
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Economists polled by FactSet had predicted the economy would add 100,000 jobs last month.
The unemployment rate was 4.2% in June, down from 4.3% in May.
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