Thursday's Jobs Report to Reveal US Hiring Trends
WHO:
ABC News - Nicole Bachaud, labor economist at ZipRecruiter
CNN - Joe Brusuelas, senior economist at RSM US
CNN - Nela Richardson, chief economist at ADP
CNN - Heather Long, chief economist at Navy Federal Credit Union
WHAT:
Bloomberg - Private payrolls rose by 98,000 in June after a 122,000 increase in the prior month, according to ADP Research data.
CNN - Joe Brusuelas, RSM US’ senior economist, expects 180,000 jobs added and for the unemployment rate to dip to 4.2%.
CNN - FactSet estimates show a pickup in wage gains to 3.5% in June, while median pay gain for job-stayers held at 4.4% and job-changers accelerated to 6.6% from 6.5% in May.
CNN - Long-term unemployment (27 weeks or more) rose by 155,000, indicating challenges for workers who have been searching for months.
CNN - The unemployment rate for workers aged 16 to 24 improved to 9.4% in May from between 10% and 10.6% last summer.
CNN - The unemployment rate for Black workers dropped to 6.6% from 7.3%.
ABC News - The report could show that 100,000 new jobs were added last month, marking the fourth straight month of solid hiring.
CNN - Joe Brusuelas, RSM US’ senior economist, expects 180,000 jobs added and for the unemployment rate to dip to 4.2%.
Bloomberg - Private payrolls rose by 98,000 in June after a 122,000 increase in the prior month, according to ADP Research data.
CNN - FactSet estimates show a pickup in wage gains to 3.5% in June, while median pay gain for job-stayers held at 4.4% and job-changers accelerated to 6.6% from 6.5% in May.
CNN - Long-term unemployment (27 weeks or more) rose by 155,000, indicating challenges for workers who have been searching for months.
CNN - The unemployment rate for workers aged 16 to 24 improved to 9.4% in May from between 10% and 10.6% last summer.
CNN - The unemployment rate for Black workers dropped to 6.6% from 7.3%.
ABC News - The report could show that 100,000 new jobs were added last month, marking the fourth straight month of solid hiring.
CNN - Joe Brusuelas, RSM US’ senior economist, expects 180,000 jobs added in June and for the unemployment rate to dip to 4.2%.
Bloomberg - Private payrolls rose by 98,000 in June after a 122,000 increase in the prior month, according to ADP Research data.
CNN - Workers’ pay gains have slowed to an annual rate of 3.4%, with expectations that pay gains shouldn’t fall further behind in June.
CNN - The unemployment rate for workers aged 16 to 24 improved to 9.4% in May from between 10% and 10.6% last summer.
CNN - Long-term unemployment (27 weeks or more) rose by 155,000, indicating challenges for workers who have been searching for months.
CNN - The unemployment rate for Black workers dropped to 6.6% from 7.3%.
ABC News - The report could show that 100,000 new jobs were added last month, marking the fourth straight month of solid hiring.
CNN - Joe Brusuelas, RSM US’ senior economist, expects 180,000 jobs added in June and for the unemployment rate to dip to 4.2%.
CNN - FactSet estimates show a pickup in wage gains to 3.5% in June, while median pay gain for job-stayers held at 4.4% and job-changers accelerated to 6.6% from 6.5% in May.
CNN - Long-term unemployment (27 weeks or more) rose by 155,000, indicating challenges for workers who have been searching for months.
CNN - The unemployment rate for workers aged 16 to 24 improved to 9.4% in May from between 10% and 10.6% last summer.
CNN - The unemployment rate for Black workers dropped to 6.6% from 7.3%.
Bloomberg - Private payrolls rose by 98,000 in June after a 122,000 increase in the prior month, according to ADP Research data.
CNN - Joe Brusuelas, RSM US’ senior economist, expects 180,000 jobs added in June and for the unemployment rate to dip to 4.2%.
CNN - FactSet estimates show a pickup in wage gains to 3.5% in June, while median pay gain for job-stayers held at 4.4% and job-changers accelerated to 6.6% from 6.5% in May.
CNN - Long-term unemployment (27 weeks or more) rose by 155,000, indicating challenges for workers who have been searching for months.
ABC News - The report could show that 100,000 new jobs were added last month, marking the fourth straight month of solid hiring.
CNN - FactSet’s consensus estimates have June’s job gains at 100,000, with individual estimates varying widely, some expecting job growth close to 200,000 while others project totals of 35,000 or under.
CNN - Workers’ pay gains have slowed to an annual rate of 3.4%, with expectations that pay gains shouldn’t fall further behind in June.
CNN - The unemployment rate for workers aged 16 to 24 improved to 9.4% in May from between 10% and 10.6% last summer.
CNN - Long-term unemployment (27 weeks or more) rose by 155,000, indicating challenges for workers who have been searching for months.
Bloomberg - Private payrolls rose by 98,000 in June after a 122,000 increase in the prior month, according to ADP Research data.
CNN - Joe Brusuelas, RSM US’ senior economist, expects 180,000 jobs added in June and for the unemployment rate to dip to 4.2%.
CNN - FactSet estimates show a pickup in wage gains to 3.5% in June, while median pay gain for job-stayers held at 4.4% and job-changers accelerated to 6.6% from 6.5% in May.
ABC News - The Labor Department's report on June job changes is expected to show that 100,000 new jobs were added.
ABC News - The unemployment rate is forecast to remain at 4.3% in June.
ABC News - Employers added an average of 188,000 jobs per month from March through May.
ABC News - In May, employers added 172,000 jobs, with 70,000 in restaurants, bars, and hotels.
CNN - The average monthly job gains since March have surpassed expectations, contrasting with fewer than 10,000 jobs added monthly last year.
CNN - Job openings in May were much higher than expected.
CNN - ADP's June employment report indicated a slowing in employment growth to 98,000 from 122,000 the previous month.
CNN - The unemployment rate for workers aged 16 to 24 improved to 9.4% in May.
CNN - The unemployment rate for Black workers dropped to 6.6% from 7.3%.
ABC News - The report could show that 100,000 new jobs were added last month, marking the fourth straight month of solid hiring.
CNN - Joe Brusuelas, RSM US’ senior economist, expects 180,000 jobs added in June and for the unemployment rate to dip to 4.2%.
CNN - FactSet estimates show a pickup in wage gains to 3.5% in June, while median pay gain for job-stayers held at 4.4% and job-changers accelerated to 6.6% from 6.5% in May.
CNN - Long-term unemployment (27 weeks or more) rose by 155,000, indicating challenges for workers who have been searching for months.
CNN - The unemployment rate for workers aged 16 to 24 improved to 9.4% in May from between 10% and 10.6% last summer.
CNN - The unemployment rate for Black workers dropped to 6.6% from 7.3%.
Bloomberg - Private payrolls rose by 98,000 in June after a 122,000 increase in the prior month, according to ADP Research data.
CNN - Joe Brusuelas, RSM US’ senior economist, expects 180,000 jobs added in June and for the unemployment rate to dip to 4.2%.
CNN - FactSet estimates show a pickup in wage gains to 3.5% in June, while median pay gain for job-stayers held at 4.4% and job-changers accelerated to 6.6% from 6.5% in May.
CNN - Long-term unemployment (27 weeks or more) rose by 155,000, indicating challenges for workers who have been searching for months.
ABC News - The report could show that 100,000 new jobs were added last month, marking the fourth straight month of solid hiring.
CNN - FactSet’s consensus estimates have June’s job gains at 100,000, with individual estimates varying widely, some expecting job growth close to 200,000 while others project totals of 35,000 or under.
CNN - Workers’ pay gains have slowed to an annual rate of 3.4%, with expectations that pay gains shouldn’t fall further behind in June.
CNN - The unemployment rate for workers aged 16 to 24 improved to 9.4% in May from between 10% and 10.6% last summer.
CNN - Long-term unemployment (27 weeks or more) rose by 155,000, indicating challenges for workers who have been searching for months.
Bloomberg - Private payrolls rose by 98,000 in June after a 122,000 increase in the prior month, according to ADP Research data.
CNN - Joe Brusuelas, RSM US’ senior economist, expects 180,000 jobs added in June and for the unemployment rate to dip to 4.2%.
CNN - FactSet estimates show a pickup in wage gains to 3.5% in June, while median pay gain for job-stayers held at 4.4% and job-changers accelerated to 6.6% from 6.5% in May.
ABC News - The Labor Department's report on June job changes is expected to show that 100,000 new jobs were added.
ABC News - The unemployment rate is forecast to remain at 4.3% in June.
ABC News - Employers added an average of 188,000 jobs per month from March through May.
ABC News - In May, employers added 172,000 jobs, with 70,000 in restaurants, bars, and hotels.
CNN - The average monthly job gains since March have surpassed expectations, contrasting with fewer than 10,000 jobs added monthly last year.
CNN - Job openings in May were much higher than expected.
CNN - ADP's June employment report indicated a slowing in employment growth to 98,000 from 122,000 the previous month.
CNN - The unemployment rate for workers aged 16 to 24 improved to 9.4% in May.
CNN - The unemployment rate for Black workers dropped to 6.6% from 7.3%.
WHERE:
ABC News - The report pertains to the U.S. economy.
CNN - The job market trends are being analyzed in the context of the U.S. labor market.
ABC News - The report pertains to the U.S. economy.
CNN - The job market trends are being analyzed in the context of the U.S. labor market.
WHEN:
ABC News - The jobs report for June is set to be released on Thursday.
CNN - The jobs report will be released one day early due to the July 4 holiday.
ABC News - The jobs report for June is set to be released on Thursday.
CNN - The jobs report will be released one day early due to the July 4 holiday.
WHY:
ABC News - Economists expect a stronger job figure due to companies adjusting to challenges such as higher tariffs and the Iran war.
CNN - The labor market has been impacted by rampant uncertainty, pandemic-era overhiring, and the rise of AI.
CNN - Three factors impacting the job outlook include a pickup in hiring in goods-producing and construction businesses tied to AI datacenter buildout, sustained growth in healthcare jobs, and a World Cup-driven lift in transportation and leisure and hospitality employment.
ABC News - Economists expect a stronger job figure due to companies adjusting to challenges such as higher tariffs and the Iran war.
CNN - The labor market has been impacted by rampant uncertainty, pandemic-era overhiring, and the rise of AI.
ABC News - Economists expect a stronger job figure due to companies adjusting to challenges such as higher tariffs and the Iran war.
CNN - The labor market has been impacted by rampant uncertainty, pandemic-era overhiring, and the rise of AI.
CNN - Three factors impacting the job outlook include a pickup in hiring in goods-producing and construction businesses tied to AI datacenter buildout, sustained growth in healthcare jobs, and a World Cup-driven lift in transportation and leisure and hospitality employment.
ABC News - Economists expect a stronger job figure due to companies adjusting to challenges such as higher tariffs and the Iran war.
CNN - The labor market has been impacted by rampant uncertainty, pandemic-era overhiring, and the rise of AI.
HOW:
ABC News - The Bureau of Labor Statistics is set to release the jobs report for June at 8:30 a.m. ET on Thursday.
ABC News - The Bureau of Labor Statistics is set to release the jobs report for June at 8:30 a.m. ET on Thursday.
ABC News - The Bureau of Labor Statistics is set to release the jobs report for June at 8:30 a.m. ET on Thursday.
ABC News - The Bureau of Labor Statistics is set to release the jobs report for June at 8:30 a.m. ET on Thursday.
ABC News - The Bureau of Labor Statistics is set to release the jobs report for June at 8:30 a.m. ET on Thursday.
ABC News - The report will provide clues on the health of the U.S. economy based on job changes.
CNN - Factors influencing job growth include hiring in goods-producing and construction businesses, sustained growth in healthcare jobs, and World Cup-related employment boosts.
ABC News - The Bureau of Labor Statistics is set to release the jobs report for June at 8:30 a.m. ET on Thursday.
ABC News - The Bureau of Labor Statistics is set to release the jobs report for June at 8:30 a.m. ET on Thursday.
ABC News - The report will provide clues on the health of the U.S. economy based on job changes.
CNN - Factors influencing job growth include hiring in goods-producing and construction businesses, sustained growth in healthcare jobs, and World Cup-related employment boosts.
(UPDATED July 2, 2026 23:19 UTC)
Private payrolls increased by 98,000 in June, following a rise of 122,000 the previous month, according to ADP Research data. Joe Brusuelas, a senior economist at RSM US, anticipates that 180,000 jobs will be added and the unemployment rate will decrease to 4.2%. The Bureau of Labor Statistics is scheduled to release the jobs report for June at 8:30 a.m. ET on Thursday.
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(UPDATED July 2, 2026 19:22 UTC)
The upcoming jobs report for June is expected to reveal the addition of around 100,000 new jobs, which would mark the fourth consecutive month of solid hiring. Economists predict that the unemployment rate could dip to 4.2%, while private payrolls saw an increase of 98,000 last month, according to ADP Research data. The Bureau of Labor Statistics will release this important report at 8:30 a.m. ET on Thursday.
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(UPDATED July 2, 2026 17:28 UTC)
The Bureau of Labor Statistics is preparing to release the jobs report for June at 8:30 a.m. ET on Thursday, and early estimates suggest that around 100,000 new jobs may have been added last month, continuing a trend of solid hiring for the fourth consecutive month. Joe Brusuelas, a senior economist at RSM US, anticipates that June will see an addition of 180,000 jobs, with the unemployment rate expected to dip to 4.2%. Meanwhile, the unemployment rate for Black workers has improved to 6.6%, down from 7.3%, although long-term unemployment has increased by 155,000, highlighting ongoing challenges for many job seekers.
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(UPDATED July 2, 2026 15:43 UTC)
The upcoming jobs report is expected to reveal that 100,000 new jobs were added in June, marking the fourth consecutive month of solid hiring, with the Bureau of Labor Statistics set to release the report at 8:30 a.m. ET on Thursday. Economists predict that the unemployment rate will dip to 4.2%, driven by factors such as increased hiring in construction and healthcare, as well as a boost from World Cup-related employment. However, long-term unemployment has risen by 155,000, highlighting ongoing challenges for workers who have been searching for months.
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(UPDATED July 2, 2026 13:36 UTC)
The upcoming jobs report is anticipated to reveal that around 100,000 new jobs were added last month, continuing a trend of solid hiring for the fourth consecutive month. Economists, including Joe Brusuelas from RSM US, predict that June will see 180,000 jobs added and a decrease in the unemployment rate to 4.2%, while wage gains are expected to rise to 3.5%. The Bureau of Labor Statistics will release this important report on Thursday at 8:30 a.m. ET.
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(UPDATED July 2, 2026 11:50 UTC)
Private payrolls increased by 98,000 in June, following a rise of 122,000 the previous month, according to ADP Research data. Joe Brusuelas, a senior economist at RSM US, anticipates that 180,000 jobs will be added in June, with the unemployment rate expected to drop to 4.2 percent. Meanwhile, the Bureau of Labor Statistics is scheduled to release the jobs report for June on Thursday at 8:30 a.m. ET.
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(UPDATED July 2, 2026 09:59 UTC)
A new report suggests that 100,000 new jobs were added last month, marking the fourth consecutive month of solid hiring. While FactSet's consensus estimates for June's job gains also sit at 100,000, predictions vary widely, with some anticipating job growth close to 200,000 and others projecting totals of 35,000 or even lower. Additionally, the unemployment rate for workers aged 16 to 24 improved to 9.4% in May, but long-term unemployment has risen by 155,000, highlighting ongoing challenges for those searching for work.
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(UPDATED July 2, 2026 08:04 UTC)
Private payrolls increased by 98,000 in June, following a rise of 122,000 the previous month, according to ADP Research data. Economists expect that 180,000 jobs will be added in June, with the unemployment rate projected to drop to 4.2%, while wage gains are estimated to rise to 3.5%. Factors contributing to this positive job outlook include increased hiring in goods-producing and construction sectors related to AI datacenter buildout, ongoing growth in healthcare jobs, and a boost in transportation and hospitality employment driven by the upcoming World Cup.
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(UPDATED July 2, 2026 06:20 UTC)
The upcoming jobs report for June is expected to reveal that 100,000 new jobs were added, with the unemployment rate forecast to hold steady at 4.3%. Economists attribute the anticipated stronger job figures to companies adapting to challenges like higher tariffs and the ongoing Iran war, while the labor market continues to navigate uncertainties stemming from pandemic-era overhiring and the rise of AI. This report, set to be released one day early on July 6 due to the July 4 holiday, will offer insights into the health of the U.S. economy, highlighting trends in hiring across various sectors, including goods-producing industries and healthcare.