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Department of Labor releases closely watched June 2026 jobs report
This story about the June 2026 jobs report will be updated with further details.
The U.S. economy added jobs at a steady pace in June despite headwinds caused by elevated inflation and uncertainty over the Iran war's economic impact.
What are the key findings of the June 2026 jobs report?
The Bureau of Labor Statistics on Thursday reported that employers added 57,000 jobs in June. That figure was below the estimate of economists polled by LSEG, who estimated 110,000 jobs added.
The unemployment rate dipped to 4.2%, which was also below the estimate of 4.3%.