In June 2025, the labour market saw a notable rebound with overall employment rising by 83,000, marking the first monthly increase since January. This uptick helped bring the unemployment rate down slightly to 6.9%. Most of the job growth came from part-time positions, which increased by 70,000 compared to May. Gains were also observed across both private and public sectors, adding 47,000 and 23,000 employees respectively, while the number of self-employed workers remained stable.
Sector-specific trends showed continued strength in wholesale and retail trade, registering a second consecutive month of growth. The manufacturing sector also added jobs in June, though employment in this sector still lags behind last year’s levels, down approximately 26,000 positions compared to June 2024.
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