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US employers still reluctant to add many jobs as hiring slows in June
By Christopher Rugaber, Associated Press at KSAT 12 (ABC affiliate)
· July 1, 2026
· 6 min read
U.S. employers slowed hiring last month and added only 57,000 jobs, less than half the previous month’s total and a sign companies still have a cautious economic outlook.The Labor Department said Thursday that the unemployment rate declined to a low 4.2% from 4.3% in May, though the drop mostly o...
Key takeaway The Labor Department said Thursday that the unemployment rate declined to a low 4.
Why this matters in The San Antonio
San Antonio 's own economic landscape is likely to feel the ripple effects of the nationwide slowdown in hiring. With a significant presence of industries such as hospitality and retail, the city may see a decrease in job opportunities in these sectors, mirroring the 61,000 job cuts in restaurants, bars, and hotels reported nationally. The "K-shaped" economy described by Chad Moutray, where wealthier households pull ahead of middle- and lower-income ones, may also be evident in San Antonio, potentially exacerbating existing economic disparities. On the other hand, the city's thriving healthcare sector, which is a major employer in the area, may continue to buck the trend, as healthcare added nearly 47,000 positions nationwide. As the local economy grows modestly, San Antonio businesses and residents will be watching to see how these national trends play out in their own backyard.
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Category: business ·
Published: July 1, 2026 ·
Source: KSAT 12 (ABC affiliate) ·
Reading time: 6 min
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What is this story about? U.S. employers slowed hiring last month and added only 57,000 jobs, less than half the previous month’s total and a sign companies still have a cautious economic outlook.The Labor Department said Thursday that the unemployment rate declined to a low 4.2% from 4.3% in May, though the drop mostly o...
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