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EPISODE · Jul 2, 2026 · 1 MIN

U.S. Job Growth Slows Sharply in June

from AURN News · host Ebony McMorris

The U.S. economy added just 57,000 jobs in June, far fewer than economists expected, while April and May payroll gains were revised downward. Economists say the unemployment rate fell in part because more people left the workforce, while Black unemployment remained elevated. Subscribe to our newsletter to stay informed with the latest news from a leading Black-owned & controlled media company: https://aurn.com/newsletter Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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The June jobs report came in well below expectations as hiring slowed and previous payroll gains were revised downward.

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