America's unemployment falls to 7.36M
Labor market data in the United States showed a slight decline in the number of available jobs in June 2026, decreasing from 7.54 million in May to 7.36 million. Despite geopolitical tensions stemming from the war with Iran and the closure of the Strait of Hormuz in the Gulf, the labor market remains flexible. In the first half of the year, companies and government requirements added approximately 92,000 jobs per month, representing a noticeable increase compared to the same period last year, which experienced the lowest unemployment rates since 2002 outside of recession periods. The labor market maintained its strength despite rising energy prices, indicating a recovery from the 2025 recession.
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