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

Employers added 147,000 jobs in June as U.S. labor market continues to defy expectations

Employers across the U.S. added 147,000 jobs in June, with the labor market remaining resilient despite slowing economic growth this year. Job growth was stronger than expected in June. Payroll gains ... Read More

The hidden bad news in the June jobs report

On the face of it, the June jobs report presents a robust picture of the US economy, with a historically low unemployment rate, a healthy number of jobs added and wage growth that outpaces inflation. Read More

June Jobs Report: Payroll Growth Surprises to the Upside

That May figure was 5,000 jobs higher than the initial print last month; April's total was also revised upward, by 11,000 jobs, for a total of 158,000. "The June jobs report continues to demonstrate ... Read More

March jobs report: US economy added 303,000 jobs; unemployment at 3.8% - USA TODAY

Since March 2022, the Fed has hiked its key short-term interest rate from near zero to a 23 year-high of 5.25% to 5.5%, but it's held it steady since last July as inflation has eased. Read More

Where jobs were gained and lost in March | CNN Business

The latest monthly jobs report showed that US hiring slowed in March but remained robust, with gains in service-providing businesses like bars and restaurants, but weakness in construction and ... Read More

Labor Market Adds 236,000 Jobs In March—Lowest Since 2020—As Economists Worry Recession May Be ‘Underway Now’ - Forbes

Total employment increased by 236,000 in March—in line with economist expectations and marking the lowest monthly gain since December 2020, according to data released Friday by the Labor Department. Read More

March Jobs Report: 228,000 Gain, Above Expectations, but Revisions Weaken Trend - Morningstar

March Jobs Report Key Stats. Total nonfarm payrolls rose by 228,000. The unemployment rate ticked up to 4.2% from 4.1% in February. Average hourly wages rose by 0.3% to $36.0 after rising 0.2% in ... Read More

US employers add 303K jobs in March, gains fueled by migrants - New York Post

US employers increased their payrolls by a whopping 303,000 in March — and jobs taken by migrants were a major source of the hotter-than-expected gains, according to economists. Read More