U.S. economy added 57,000 jobs in June, less than expected; unemployment rate at 4.2%

Nonfarm payrolls were expected to rise by 115,000 in June while the unemployment rate held steady at 4.3%.

# U.S. economy added 57,000 jobs in June, less than expected; unemployment rate at 4.2% Nonfarm payrolls were expected to rise by 115,000 in June while the unemployment rate held steady at 4.3%. **Read the full article:** [CNBC](https://www.cnbc.com/2026/07/02/jobs-report-june-2026-.html) *This article was originally published by CNBC. MoneyWiseInc provides expert curation of the best financial content from trusted sources.*