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Employers added 57,000 jobs in June, far below forecasts as hiring slowed

Hiring slowed sharply as revised spring gains and weaker leisure and hospitality payrolls offset growth in health care and professional services, economists said.

  • The U.S. economy added 57,000 jobs in June 2026, which was significantly below economists' forecasts of 114,000 jobs.
  • The unemployment rate decreased slightly to 4.2% in June 2026, largely due to a declining labor force.
  • Average hourly earnings rose by 0.3% in June and 3.5% over the year, but wage growth continued to lag behind inflation, which was at 4.2%.
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The US labor market data for June make investors bet on an interest break. The probability of an interest rate increase in July is only estimated at 20 percent. The stock market week ends before the holiday without any clear direction.

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WKMG broke the news in Orlando, United States on Wednesday, July 1, 2026.
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