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Steady but not strong: US job growth slowed in June
By CNN Newsource at KVIA ABC-7
· July 2, 2026
· 6 min read
By Alicia Wallace, CNN
(CNN) — US job growth settled down after a spring surge, as employers added a lower-than-expected 57,000 positions last month, according to Bureau of Labor Statistics data released Thursday.
June’s tally is a marked cooldown from solid gains previously reported for the ...
Key takeaway Monthly totals for April and May were revised down by a combined 74,000 jobs, to 148,000 and 129,000, respectively.
Why this matters in The El Paso
For El Paso , a strong jobs report could mean a boost to the local economy, particularly in industries like healthcare and construction. The city's major healthcare providers have been significant employers, and sustained growth in healthcare jobs could lead to more opportunities for residents. Additionally, any pickup in hiring in goods-producing and construction businesses could benefit El Paso's border economy, which relies heavily on trade and logistics. With the city's strategic location and ongoing infrastructure projects, an increase in construction jobs could be a welcome sign for local workers and businesses. As the national labor market appears to be stabilizing, El Paso's unique economic landscape will be worth watching to see how it responds to the trends outlined in the jobs report. The city's ability to capitalize on growth in key industries will be crucial to creating better jobs and driving economic growth.
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Category: local ·
Published: July 2, 2026 ·
Source: KVIA ABC-7 ·
Reading time: 6 min
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What is this story about? By Alicia Wallace, CNN
(CNN) — US job growth settled down after a spring surge, as employers added a lower-than-expected 57,000 positions last month, according to Bureau of Labor Statistics data released Thursday.
June’s tally is a marked cooldown from solid gains previously reported for the ...
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