The US economy added a stronger-than-expected 147,000 jobs in June and the unemployment rate fell to 4.1%

The US job market continues to chug along despite heightened uncertainty about the economy and how President Donald Trump’s tariffs could shake out. Read More

June jobs report reveals US added 147K jobs in June; unemployment dips

US employers added 147,000 jobs in June despite Trump's tariffs, federal layoffs and immigration crackdown; unemployment at 4.1% ... Read More

Job Growth in June Blows By Expectations, Unemployment Surprisingly Declines

The U.S. economy added 147,000 in June, better than forecasts, while the unemployment rate also took a surprising downturn to 4.1%. Read More

Opinion: Growth is a public good. Oregon needs to a better job encouraging it

Budget cuts at Multnomah County and the city of Portland underscore the region's reliance on a strong, growing economy to thrive, writes Monique Claiborne, president of Greater Portland Inc. Elected ... Read More

US adds 147K jobs in June, beating expectations

The U.S. added 147,000 jobs and the unemployment rate held steady at 4.1 percent in June, according to data released Thursday by the Labor Department. The federal jobs report showed the labor ... Read More

May jobs report data reveals 139K jobs added; unemployment steady - USA TODAY

U.S. employers added 139,000 jobs in May as the unemployment rate held steady at 4.2x% $3,500 iPhone possible? What to know 📋 How to talk money 🤑 💸 to your 📩 ... Read More

U.S. Added 147,000 Jobs In June, Unemployment Rate Steady At 4.1%

The U.S. added 147,000 jobs in June, boosted by hiring in state government and health case, while the unemployment rate remained largely unchanged at 4.1%. The figures are from the Bureau of Labor ... Read More

Oregon unemployment rate highest since August 2021, despite job growth - MSN

Oregon's unemployment rate climbed to 4.6% in March, marking the highest level since Aug. 2021, when it was 4.7%. The increase follows a gradual rise over the past year from 4.1% in March 2024. In ... Read More

May jobs report released: Employers added 139K jobs; unemployment held steady - MSN

The unemployment rate held steady at 4.2%, the Labor Department said Friday. Before the report’s release, economists surveyed by Bloomberg estimated 125,000 jobs were added last month. Start the ... Read More