Amid solid job numbers, a North Carolina economist sees troubling headwinds

By: Clayton Henkel

Outlets: North Carolina Newsline

Published: June 8, 2026

Words: 546

Last Updated: 1 month, 2 weeks ago

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Kenan Institute Research Economist Sarah Dickerson characterizes the latest national jobs report as “solid and steady.” But if you are looking for employment this summer, Dickerson says the job market does not appear to be strengthening, either.

The Bureau of Labor Statistics released the May jobs report Friday, showing 172,000 jobs added to the U.S. economy.

“Hiring is essentially going to be concentrated in a few sectors — healthcare, leisure and hospitality. Government jobs …

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