US job growth slows sharply in June; labor force participation rate at more than 5-year low
US job growth experienced a significant deceleration in June as payroll additions fell below expectations.
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US payrolls increased by 57,000 in June, a result characterized by analysts as a miss on projected growth. Coverage from Axios, The Hill, CNBC, and Yahoo Finance emphasizes the cooling nature of the labor market.
Reports describe the current employment data as showing signs of weakness, with Axios referring to the situation as a yellow card for the sector. Financial responses to the data include a decline in the 2-year Treasury yield.
Future developments depend on how these employment indicators influence Federal Reserve interest rate policy, as current market expectations for rate hikes have decreased.
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Quick answers
How many jobs were added in June?
US payrolls increased by 57,000.
What is the status of the labor force participation rate?
It is currently at its lowest level in more than five years.
How did financial markets react?
The 2-year Treasury yield eased following the report.
Coverage (4)
- Jobs report gives labor market a yellow card Axios · 69d ago
- FOR INSIDERS | June employment report shows signs of weakness: 5 things to know The Hill · 69d ago
- 2-year Treasury yield eases as light jobs report reduces Fed hike expectations CNBC · 69d ago
- June jobs report: US payrolls rose by 57,000, missing expectations Yahoo Finance · 69d ago
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