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U.S. economy added 57,000 jobs in June, less than expected; unemployment rate at 4.2%

Nonfarm payrolls were expected to rise by 115,000 in June while the unemployment rate held steady at 4.3%, according to the Dow Jones consensus.

U.S. economy added 57,000 jobs in June, less than expected; unemployment rate at 4.2%

Published July 2, 2026 · Category: Finance

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Nonfarm payrolls were expected to rise by 115,000 in June while the unemployment rate held steady at 4.3%, according to the Dow Jones consensus.

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Originally published at www.cnbc.com.

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