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WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. job market showed unexpected strength in June 2025, with nonfarm payrolls rising by 147,000 and the unemployment rate dropping to 4.1%, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS). The report defied analyst predictions, reinforcing the resilience of the American labor force despite ongoing economic headwinds.
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