US economy added 850,000 jobs in June as recovery continues – business live

  • Date: 02-Jul-2021
  • Source: The Guardian
  • Sector:Economy
  • Country:Gulf
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US economy added 850,000 jobs in June as recovery continues – business live

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Arguably the most important data release of the month for global investors, the US jobs report, is looming over markets today.

June’s Non-Farm Payroll is expected to show a jump of around 690,000 jobs last month (although forecasts vary), up from 559,000 in May, with the unemployment rate dipping to 5.7% from 5.8%.