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US economy adds 224,000 jobs in June

The U.S. jobs market took a hit from Hurricanes Harvey and Irma in September. On Friday the Labor Department will issue a report that shows will show just how well it's recovering.

The US economy added 224,000 jobs in June, a strong comeback for the labor market after a disappointing May.

The unemployment rate rose to 3.7%, the highest level since March 2019 but still historically low.