US Hiring Slumps in June With Only 57,000 Jobs Added

US Hiring Slumps in June With Only 57,000 Jobs Added

2026-07-03 economy

Washington, Thursday, 2 July 2026.
US hiring slowed sharply to 57,000 jobs in June, missing expectations by half, while the hospitality sector lost 61,000 positions despite the ongoing World Cup.

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