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

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, accor

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

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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 payro

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