The Labor Department’s employment report also showed the economy created 111,000 fewer jobs in April and June than previously estimated.
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Report: U.S. Job Market Weakens In June
The economy grew via the addition of 206,000 jobs in June, but unemployment was still above 4% in the same month, according to the Labor Department on Friday.
Read More Report: U.S. Job Market Weakens In JuneUS weekly jobless claims rise as labor market gradually slows
Ebbing labor market momentum, together with abating inflation pressures, keep the Federal Reserve on track to start cutting interest rates this year.
Read More US weekly jobless claims rise as labor market gradually slowsUS consumer confidence retreats slightly; house prices remain elevated
The mixed survey also showed consumers’ perceived likelihood of a recession over the next 12 months retreated this month.
Read More US consumer confidence retreats slightly; house prices remain elevatedInflation Slows In May, Fed Holds Interest Rates Steady
Inflation Slowed in May According to the Consumer Price Index Out Today.
Read More Inflation Slows In May, Fed Holds Interest Rates SteadyUS consumer prices unchanged in May; rate-cut expectations rise
U.S. consumer prices were unexpectedly unchanged in May, but inflation likely remains too high for the Federal Reserve to start cutting interest rates before September.
Read More US consumer prices unchanged in May; rate-cut expectations rise
