Better-than-expected hiring this year helped dispel fears of a recession. Hiring slowed markedly in June, falling short of economists' expectations and displaying a wobbly labor market amid elevated inflation set off by the Iran War. The U.S. added 57,000 jobs in June, according to the report, which marked a decline from from 172,000 jobs added in May . The sluggish pace recorded in June departs from strong performance for the labor market so far in 2026. Employers added a robust average of about 114,000 jobs each month from January to May, Bureau of Labor Statistics data showed. Hiring had proven unexpectedly resilient, despite a rise in costs borne by businesses and shoppers. The Middle East conflict, which began on Feb.
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