According to the U.S. Department of Labor’s Bureau of Labor Statistics, total nonfarm payroll employment increased by 57k jobs in June, 2026. June’s unemployment rate came in at 4.2%, with 7.1 million people unemployed. The BLS said Job gains occurred in professional & business services, social assistance, and health care while leisure and hospitality lost jobs.
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