# Labor Market Bounces But Still Weak

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Podcast: [Auckland News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/auckland-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7853371)
Published: 2026-06-29T02:58:11+00:00
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Job growth is ticking upward, adding 2,500 new positions between April and May—the fastest annual rise in over two years—but economists warn the data’s noisy and often revised. Healthcare, education, and public admin are holding strong, while manufacturing and professional services lag. Retail, wholesale, and construction may be nearing the end of their job losses, yet overall, the labor market’s still “bumping along the bottom,” unable to outpace population growth, keeping unemployment on the rise. Young workers under thirty continue to lose ground, pushing many toward alternative paths or out of the workforce entirely. While some see early signs of a turnaround, consistent positive data is still needed before declaring the worst is over. Global shocks like the Middle East conflict could’ve made things worse—so far, the economy’s holding steady, but recovery remains fragile and uncertain. Support the show: Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/74bd8ba41f1bf81c

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