US job growth slows in June, easing pressure on Federal Reserve
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US Labor Market and Federal Reserve
United States
July 2, 2026
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US nonfarm payrolls increased by 57,000 in June. Unemployment rate fell to 4.2%. Market expectations for a Fed rate hike this month dropped to 20%.
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