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U.S. Job Growth Hits 15-Year Low in Early 2025

U.S. Job Growth Hits 15-Year Low in Early 2025

Washington, D.C., Thursday, 3 July 2025.
The U.S. saw the slowest job growth since 2010, with only 782,000 new positions in the first half of 2025. Questions loom over the economic recovery’s sustainability.

US Economy Sees Unexpected Job Growth in June

US Economy Sees Unexpected Job Growth in June

Washington, Thursday, 3 July 2025.
In June, the US economy added 147,000 jobs, surpassing expectations of 110,000. The unemployment rate fell to 4.1%, underscoring the labor market’s resilience amidst uncertain economic policies.