BREAKING: U.S. economy added 850,000 jobs last month, as companies scramble to find workers

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Jul 02, 2021 BREAKING: U.S. economy added 850,000 jobs last month, as companies scramble to find workers The U.S. economy gained 850,000 jobs in June and the unemployment rate rose to 5.9 percent from 5.8 percent, according to data released Friday by the Bureau of Labor Statistics. The positive employment report is a sign that the recovery of the world's largest economy is building momentum after misses in April and May and as businesses struggle to compete for workers. Read More Get the NBC News Mobile App Follow NBC News Check out all of NBCNEWS Newsletters here. Update Preferences | Unsubscribe | Contact | Privacy Update Preferences Unsubscribe Contact Privacy