U.S. adds just 57,000 jobs in June, a worrying sign as wage growth remains slow ^54.3%

NBC News - By Steve Kopack - 7/2/2026, 4:00 PM

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The U.S. economy added just 57,000 jobs in June, a worrying sign for labor market stability as wage growth tracked below inflation for a third consecutive month. In June, average hourly earnings increased by 3.5%, which remains far below the most recent inflation reading of 4.2%. The unemployment rate ticked down to 4.2% from 4.3%.... more

The labor market picked up 57,000 jobs in June, less than expected ^53.6%

The Washington Post - By Lauren Kaori Gurley - 7/2/2026, 12:33 PM

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The U.S. economy added 57,000 jobs in June, less than expected, as employers struggled to keep up momentum in the labor market. The impact of AI technologies on job creation. Why inflation is outpacing wage growth. Challenges faced by young and African American workers in the job market. The U.S. economy added 57,000 jobs in June,... more

Mortgage rates tick higher, but buyers show signs of confidence ^35.4%

Fox Business - By Sophia Compton - 6/11/2026, 8:55 PM

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Mortgage rates jumped this week, mortgage buyer Freddie Mac said Thursday. Freddie Mac's latest Primary Mortgage Market Survey, released Thursday, showed the average rate on the benchmark 30-year fixed mortgage climbed to 6.52% from last week's reading of 6.48%. The average rate on a 30-year loan was 6.84% a year ago. MORTGAGE RATES JUMP... more

Inflation hits 4.2 percent for first time in three years ^56.9%

The Washington Post - By Andrew Ackerman - 6/10/2026, 12:33 PM

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Inflation crossed 4 percent for the first time in three years in May, as sustained pressure from the Iran war makes clear that the inflationary hit to consumers is far from over. The Labor Department’s consumer price index rose at a 4.2 percent<b> </b>annual pace in the year ending in May, up from 3.8 percent in April. more

Housing market gaining momentum as spring season begins ^24.2%

Fox Business - By Eric Revell - 4/6/2026, 9:30 PM

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The U.S. housing market accelerated in March despite elevated mortgage rates reducing some of the affordability improvement the market had recently seen, according to a new report. Zillow released its market report for March which found that newly pending home listings increased 4.6% from a year ago in March. That increased the number of... more

State-by-state view of gas prices as Iran war pushes oil markets higher ^60.1%

Fox Business - By Amanda Macias - 4/2/2026, 10:00 AM

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Gas prices are climbing fast nationwide, adding pressure to already strained household budgets as conflict with Iran drives up global oil costs. Prices are rising across nearly every region, with some states already well above the national average. As of April 1, the national average for regular gasoline stood at $4.06 per gallon,... more

Mortgage rates fall to lowest level since 2022 ^93.8%

Fox Business - By Eric Revell, Matthew Kazin - 2/19/2026, 5:32 PM

Mortgage rates dropped this week to the lowest level since September 2022, mortgage buyer Freddie Mac said Thursday. Freddie Mac's latest Primary Mortgage Market Survey, released Thursday, showed the average rate on the benchmark 30-year fixed mortgage fell to 6.01% from last week's reading of 6.09%. The average rate on a 30-year loan... more