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BizTracker: U.S. economy expanded with 223,000 new jobs in June

The U.S. economy created 223,000 new jobs in June, adding to the mounting evidence pointing toward economic growth in the second half of the year.

The national unemployment rate fell to 5.3 percent, the lowest level since April 2008.

Meanwhile, 16 of 22 economic indicators tracked by the Metropolitan Milwaukee Association of Commerce improved. For more, read today’s BizTimes BizTracker.

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The U.S. economy created 223,000 new jobs in June, adding to the mounting evidence pointing toward economic growth in the second half of the year.


The national unemployment rate fell to 5.3 percent, the lowest level since April 2008.

Meanwhile, 16 of 22 economic indicators tracked by the Metropolitan Milwaukee Association of Commerce improved. For more, read today's BizTimes BizTracker.

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