Economy adds 57,000 jobs in June, fewer than expected 38.2%
Washington Examiner - By Zach Halaschak - 7/2/2026, 12:33 PM
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The economy fell short of expectations in June, adding 57,000 jobs, fewer than most economists had expected. Despite that, the unemployment rate fell one-tenth of a percentage point to at 4.2%, the Bureau of Labor Statistics reported Thursday. The report is a mixed bag for President Donald Trump, who has been suffering from poor economic... more