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US job growth falters in June, missing forecasts ahead of midterms

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The US labor market showed signs of weakening in June, with job growth falling significantly short of expectations. Total nonfarm payroll employment increased by only 57,000, a figure well below the 115,000 forecast by economists. This slowdown, coupled with revisions that lowered job gains in April and May, comes as the nation approaches a critical midterm election, potentially posing challenges for Republicans. AI

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US job growth falters in June, missing forecasts ahead of midterms

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · Agence France-Presse ·

    US job growth falters, testing Trump’s Republicans ahead of midterm election

    The United States posted weaker-than-expected job growth in June as new data showed the labour market is facing headwinds ahead of the testing midterm election for President Donald Trump’s Republicans. Total nonfarm payroll employment grew by 57,000 and the unemployment rate fell…

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