U.S. Job Gains Slowed In June To 57,000; Entertainment Employment Continues Decline

The U.S. added 57,000 jobs in June, lower than expected, while the unemployment rate ticked down to 4.2%.

The figures were below expectations, and came after May’s suprisingly robust job growth.

Employment in movies and music fell again during the month, by 3,600, to 321,700, according to the figures from the Bureau of Labor Statistics. Broadcast and content providers saw job gains of 1,400, to 336,900.

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