Job Market Outlook: A Shift in Hiring Trends The U. S. job market has been driving economic growth for several years, but recent data suggests a slowdown is underway.
Employment metrics indicate a deceleration in growth, with non farm payroll employment showing a gain of roughly 150,000 new positions in June – significantly lower than the average monthly increase over the past year.
Key Employment Indicators in June Non farm payroll employment is one of the most closely watched indicators of job market performance.