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U.S. economy adds 57,000 jobs in June as the unemployment rate dips to 4.2%

The U.S. economy added 57,000 jobs in June, a worrying sign for labor market stability as wage growth tracked below inflation for a third consecutive month. NBC News' Allie Canal and Investopedia editor-in-chief Caleb Silver break down the latest numbers.

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