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June Jobs Miss Locks In Fed Rate Hold Through Year-End, Economists Say
The U.S. economy added 57,000 jobs in June, well below the 100,000 forecast, but economists say the labor market's stability supports the Fed's current rate posture.
July Payrolls Drop 23,000 as Participation Rate Hits 50-Year Low
Nonfarm payrolls fell 23,000 in July while the unemployment rate dropped to 4.1 percent on declining labor force participation, not stronger hiring.
July Jobs Loss Shifts Fed Rate Outlook, Lifts U.S. Futures
An unexpected contraction in July employment pushed traders to raise bets on a Federal Reserve rate cut, lifting futures and commodity prices.
Trump Uses April Job Gains to Attack Democrats, Rally Business Donors
President used strong employment data to criticize Democratic economic policies while strengthening appeal to key industry donors