The&nbsp;<a href="https://washingtonexaminer.com/tag/economy/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">economy</a>&nbsp;added 206,000&nbsp;<a href="https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/tag/jobs/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">jobs</a>&nbsp;in June and the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/tag/unemployment/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">unemployment</a>&nbsp;rate rose a tenth of a percentage point to 4.1%, the Bureau of Labor Statistics reported on Friday.

Investors had expected roughly 190,000 new jobs and for the unemployment rate to hold steady at 4%.

<em>This story is breaking and will be updated.</em>

The economy added 206,000 jobs in June and the unemployment rate rose a tenth of a percentage point to 4.1%, the Bureau of Labor Statistics reported on Friday. Investors had expected roughly 190,000 new jobs and for the unemployment rate to hold steady at 4%. This story is breaking and will be updated.{ai:summary}<p>The economy showed promise in June with job growth surpassing expectations. Unemployment rate slightly increased to 4.1%. #economy</p>

Economy added 206,000 jobs in June: The key facts and figures - Washington Examiner

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