Jobs report shows 147,000 new hires in June. Bigger-than-expected gain to keep Fed from cutting interest rates soon

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Jobs report shows 147,000 new hires in June. Bigger-than-expected gain to keep Fed from cutting interest rates soon

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The U.S. added a decent 147,000 jobs in June that pointed to resilience in the labor market, but the pace of hiring has slowed since last year as businesses grapple with trade wars and an immigration crackdown.

This story appeared on marketwatch.com, 2025-07-03 12:34:00.