Aug 28, 2026
Payroll employment growth was modest in June, rising for the fourth straight month…
… on the back of gains in public administration, which offset weakness in manufacturing and food services.
While the vacancy rate held steady at 2.8%, the number of job openings increased to 509K - another sign the labour market is starting to find its footing.
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