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The Jobs Market Just Beat Expectations Again (July 3, 2025)

Management Consulted Season 2 Episode 8

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Happy Fourth of July weekend - but before the fireworks, we’re diving into a surprising June jobs report that added 147,000 new positions and revised prior numbers upward. 

Namaan and Jenny Rae break down why the labor market keeps defying the forecasts, what sectors are driving the surge, and how this could shape the Fed’s next move. 

Plus, why now might be the best time to lean in - not wait it out.

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