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Is the U.S. jobs market getting better? June employment report to give us a heat check.

Is the U.S. jobs market getting better? June employment report to give us a heat check.
MarketWatch Wednesday 01 July 2026, 18:43 UTC By Jeffry Bartash 1 min read
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Is it getting easier to find a job? Are businesses really hiring more workers? That’s what the official data statistics tell us — but Americans aren’t so sure.

Is it getting easier to find a job? Are businesses really hiring more workers? That’s what the official data statistics tell us — but Americans aren’t so sure. [Image text:] Airport Small Business Summit + Job Fair Airlines,Cargo Concessions, Contractors MAYOR BRANDON JOHNSON *CHICAGOOHARE&MIDWAY
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