US Job Market Makes Slower but Steady Gains, June Employment Data Shows
Employers added fewer jobs in June than a month earlier but the unemployment rate ticked down, a decent showing for the U.S. economy.
Last updated: 2026-07-06 13:11:05 ET
Employers added fewer jobs in June than a month earlier but the unemployment rate ticked down, a decent showing for the U.S. economy.
Hiring has picked up in recent months. We'll find out this morning if that trend continued into June. The Labor Department is set to deliver its monthly update on employment and unemployment.
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