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Services sector expansion and easing inflation pressures support continued economic growth despite mixed labor market signals

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FIRST SEENJul 7, 2026
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"The U.S. services sector continued to expand in June as businesses reported steady customer demand and easing inflation pressures. The nation's largest economic sector remained in growth territory during June."

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