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U.S. payrolls increased by 147,000 in June, more than expected
- In June 2025, the U.S. economy saw an increase of 147,000 jobs while the unemployment rate declined slightly, moving down from 4.2% to 4.1%, as reported by the Labor Department.
- This job growth followed an upward revision of May's payrolls to 144,000 and occurred amid uncertainty caused by President Trump's erratic tariff policies.
- The majority of new employment openings occurred in healthcare, recreational services, and government positions at the state and local levels, while the manufacturing sector lost 7,000 jobs and participation in the labor force decreased.
- Initial unemployment claims dropped to 233,000 for the week concluding on June 28, while stock futures climbed, with Dow futures rising by 133 points following the announcement.
- The data signals ongoing labor market resilience despite slowing growth and tariff challenges, while the Federal Reserve plans to wait and learn more before lowering rates again.
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June Payroll Report Smashes Expectations, 147K New Jobs Added, Unemployment Rate Falls to 4.1%
Despite gloomy forecasts, the U.S. economy added 147,000 jobs in June—outpacing expectations and marking another sign that things may be turning around. The unemployment rate dropped to 4.1%, and full-time job gains led the charge. Key Facts: The U.S. added 147,000 jobs in June, beating the 106,000 estimate and May’s revised total of 144,000. Unemployment dropped from 4.2% to 4.1%, despite predictions of a rise to 4.3%. Full-time jobs increased…
U.S. job growth tops expectations in June
KEY TAKEAWAYS: U.S. added 147,000 jobs in June, beating forecasts Unemployment rate dipped to 4.1% as job market showed resilience Government hiring drove most gains; private hiring slowed Policy uncertainty and tariffs weigh on business confidence U.S. employers added 147,000 jobs in June as the American labor market continues to show surprising resilience despite uncertainty over President Donald Trump’s economic policies. The unemployme…
US Economy Adds 147,000 New Jobs, Unemployment Rate Dips to 4.1 Percent in June - The Thinking Conservative
The U.S. job market remained strong in June, as labor conditions continued to hold up amid economic uncertainty. The post US Economy Adds 147,000 New Jobs, Unemployment Rate Dips to 4.1 Percent in June appeared first on The Thinking Conservative.
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