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More signs of a cooling labor market
Jul 5, 2024

More signs of a cooling labor market

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The U.S. economy added 206,000 jobs in June, according to the labor department. What should we make of this data?

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Unpacking the June jobs report

The U.S. economy added 206,000 jobs in June, according to the labor department.   On the other hand, the job growth in previous months was revised down significantly. Let’s discuss with Karen Petrou, co-founder and managing partner at Federal Financial Analytics.

Labor Department's June report showed a cooling job market

Jul 5, 2024
We know the labor market is slowing, but by how much? And what does that mean for wage growth?
Economists are awaiting the release of the June jobs report, which will provide updates on the nation's labor market. Above, Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell testifies before the Senate Banking Committee.
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How French voters are feeling — and managing to scrape by

It’s the second and final round of parliamentary elections in France this weekend. The far-right National Rally party won a third of the vote in the first round of voting last week. Some of the main issues for voters are the economy and rising prices. A year ago, the cost of food shot up by almost 14%, and pay increases have not kept up. The BBC’s Rob Young reports from a farmers’ market in the French city of Lille.

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Leanna Byrne Host, BBC
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Meredith Garretson Morbey Senior Producer
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