Restaurants see sales edge higher as jobs and traffic remain uneven
June restaurant sales barely increased while food-service jobs fell and menu prices stayed elevated, showing why higher receipts do not mean stronger demand.
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U.S. Jobs Report (June 2026): Hiring cooled to +57,000 as unemployment held
United States Jobs and Hiring Watch — June payroll rose +57,000, unemployment held at 4.2%, and participation fell. Here’s what changed.