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Hiring is slowing but still solid, with 139,000 jobs added last month

The full effects of massive tariffs likely have not been felt yet, but the job market has clearly slowed.

In June 2025, the U.S. job market showed signs of slowing down but remained robust, with employers adding 139,000 jobs last month, according to the latest employment data. Despite the slowdown, the unemployment rate held steady at 3.7%, indicating a strong labor market. Sectors such as healthcare, government, and leisure and hospitality led the job gains, while manufacturing and retail saw declines. The report also highlighted that wage growth continued to moderate, with average hourly earnings rising by 0.3% month-over-month and 3.9% year-over-year, suggesting a cooling but still healthy economy. Economists noted that while the pace of hiring has slowed, the overall job market remains resilient amid ongoing economic adjustments.

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https://fortune.com/2025/06/06/hiring-is-slowing-but-still-solid-with-139000-jobs-added-last-month/


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