Tom Howell Jr., Washington Times
The U.S. added 57,000 jobs in June, the government said Thursday in a report showing slower hiring growth on the cusp of summer compared to red-hot reports earlier in 2026. The Bureau of Labor Statistics said the unemployment rate changed little, dropping from 4.3% to 4.2%, as more people left the workforce rather than hunting for jobs. Hiring growth was lower than expected, however, with Wall Street forecasting more than 100,000 new jobs. Investors bet the cooler-than-expected jobs report would allow central bankers to consider rate cuts again.
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