Mixed Signals: Nonfarm Payrolls Weaker Than Expected, Unemployment Drops
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The U.S. nonfarm payrolls rose by 209,000 in June, falling short of expectations and showing a decline from May. The unemployment rate remained at 3.6%. Job creation in June trailed the average monthly gains of the past six months, and revisions for April and May subtracted a total of 110,000 jobs. Despite the moderation in job growth, wage growth exceeded expectations. The Federal Reserve is likely to raise interest rates at its next meeting in July.
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