The report marked the slowest month of hiring since February, when hiring contracted.

The U.S. economy added just 57,000 jobs in June, a worrying sign for labor market stability as wage growth tracked below inflation for a third consecutive month.

In June, average hourly earnings increased by 3.5%, which remains far below the most recent inflation reading of 4.2%.

The unemployment rate ticked down to 4.2% from 4.3%. June’s total was the lightest month of hiring since February, when the labor market contracted.

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    Not to worry… the pedophile president made a bundle of money so everything that matters is fine

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    And we shouldn’t be surprised if that number is downgraded in a month or two’s time. That’s what’s been happening fairly often recently. The final number will likely end up being < 40,000.