Wage growth is expected to tick slightly higher, but rising inflation has put pressure on real wage values.

U.S. employers pulled back on hiring last month and added only 57,000 jobs, less than half the previous month’s total and a sign companies still have a cautious economic outlook

The June 2026 jobs report arrives July 2 after May's 172,000 payroll surprise rattled crypto markets. Here's what investors should watch for.