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World Cup could boost the June jobs report by 40,000, Goldman estimates

CNBC · Jul 1, 2026, 8:27 PM · Also reported by 2 other sources

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  • The June jobs report on Thursday could be more robust than expected due to a strong kick from the World Cup, according to Goldman Sachs.
  • Nonfarm payrolls are projected to post a gain of 115,000, according to the Dow Jones consensus from economists surveyed, which would be a step down from the sturdy 172,000 growth in May.

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The June jobs report on Thursday could be more robust than expected due to a strong kick from the World Cup, according to Goldman Sachs.

Nonfarm payrolls are projected to post a gain of 115,000, according to the Dow Jones consensus from economists surveyed, which would be a step down from the sturdy 172,000 growth in May.

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