The US economy added 372,000 jobs in June, beating expectations

() — The US economy added 372,000 jobs in June, an unexpected boost to hiring and a sign that the job market remains hot despite recession fears, according to the monthly employment report from the Bureau of Labor Statistics, released this week. Friday.

The jobless rate held steady at 3.6%, still near the 52-year low last hit in the months before the pandemic.

The June job total, up from May’s revised 384,000 jobs, indicates the country’s labor market is showing continued strength as it returns to its pre-pandemic levels.

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