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US economy adds 850,000 jobs

The US economy added 850,000 jobs in June, whilst the unemployment rate was at 5.9%.

The US economy added 850,000 jobs in June, whilst the unemployment rate was at 5.9%. We get analysis of the US labour market from Chris Low of FHN Financial. Also in the programme, the ±«Óãtv's Elizabeth Hotson reports on the growing popularity of milk alternatives, and examines the potential impact on dairy farmers. Plus, Kai Ryssdal from our sister programme Marketplace, delves into supply chains with Willy Shih of Harvard Business School.

(Picture: A 'now hiring' sign. Picture credit: Getty Images.)

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27 minutes

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Fri 2 Jul 2021 21:32GMT

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  • Fri 2 Jul 2021 21:32GMT