U.S. Economy Adds More Jobs Than Expected, Unemployment Drops
The U.S. job market continued to outperform expectations in June, according to the latest data released by the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Despite widespread concerns over economic uncertainty and trade policy impacts, the economy added 147,000 new jobs, surpassing forecasts of 117,500.
The unemployment rate fell to 4.1%, down from 4.2% in May, signaling a positive trend for job seekers and businesses alike.
In addition to the new job figures, previous months saw upward revisions:
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May’s total was adjusted to 144,000 jobs, up by 5,000
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April’s total rose to 158,000, an increase of 11,000 jobs
This brings the three-month average job growth to 150,000—reflecting continued resilience in the labor market.
Following the report, U.S. markets responded positively.
The Dow Jones rose 96 points, the S&P 500 gained 0.4%, and the Nasdaq climbed by 0.6%, according to CNN.
Economists and business leaders took note of the trend. Alfredo Ortiz, CEO of Job Creators Network, praised the policies implemented during President Trump’s term, noting the combined effects of tax reform, trade strategies, and regulatory changes on the job market.
“This three-legged stool—trade, taxes, and deregulation—has proven powerful,” Ortiz said on Fox Business. “It’s all about jobs!”
On Truth Social, former President Trump shared a Bloomberg segment in which analysts highlighted the stronger-than-expected labor data. “Jobless claims came in lower than predicted,” one analyst noted. “This is good news across the board.”
Meanwhile, legislative efforts are underway in Congress to support the current economic agenda.
House Speaker Mike Johnson recently discussed the “One Big Beautiful Bill”, aimed at consolidating many of the priorities laid out by Trump and the GOP.
“We’re almost at the finish line,” Johnson told Fox News host Sean Hannity.
“This legislation represents a clear mandate from the people. It combines historic tax cuts with $1.6 trillion in savings while making government more efficient and sustainable.”
He added that the bill also reinforces programs like Medicaid by reinstating work requirements for able-bodied adults, helping to preserve benefits for seniors, people with disabilities, and vulnerable families.
As lawmakers prepare to vote, Johnson emphasized the Republican commitment to balancing responsibility with growth: “We’re running it right up the middle for the American people.”
