U.S. adds just 57,000 jobs in June, a worrying sign as wage growth remains slow

NBC NewsJuly 2, 2026 at 9:00 AM

The U. S. economy added just 57,000 jobs in June, a worrying sign for labor market stability as wage growth tracks below inflation for a third consecutive month.

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