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US economy undershoots forecasts with 57,000 jobs added in June

US economy undershoots forecasts with 57,000 jobs added in June
Financial Times Thursday 02 July 2026, 12:43 UTC 1 min read
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Hiring slows after three-month streak of overperformance

Hiring slows after three-month streak of overperformance [Image text:] Change in US nonfarm payrolls (Ooos) 400 300 200 100 0 -100 -200 2023 Source: BLS 2024 2025 2026
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