Payrolls in U.S. Rise More Than Forecast; Jobless Rate at 6.1%

Employers added more workers than projected in June and the unemployment rate fell to an almost six-year low of 6.1 percent, underscoring a brighter U.S. labor market that will help spur the economy. The addition of 288,000 jobs followed a 224,000 gain the prior month that was bigger than previou…

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Payrolls in U.S. Rise More Than Forecast; Jobless Rate at 6.1%