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U.S. Job Market Shows Mixed Signals

Updated 2026-07-02 12:55 UTC 1 source Negative

The U.S. added 57,000 jobs in June, below expectations, with employment in movies and music continuing to decline. The unemployment rate fell slightly to 4.2%.

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The U.S. added 57,000 jobs in June, lower than expected, while the unemployment rate ticked down to 4.2%. The figures were below expectations, and came after May’s surprisingly robust job growth. Employment in movies and music fell again during the month, by 3,600, to 321,700, according to the
2026-07-02 12:41 UTC
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