Employers across the U.S. added 147,000 jobs in June, with the labor market remaining resilient despite slowing economic growth this year. Job growth was stronger than expected in June. Payroll gains sailed past the 115,000 predicted by economists polled by financial data firm FactSet.

The U.S. economy added 147,000 jobs in June, while the unemployment rate edged down to 4.1 %, the Labor Department said on Thursday. Why it matters: Hiring was stronger than anticipated, defying other data showing a slowing job market. Economists forecast the labor market added roughly 110,000 jobs in June.

The U.S. added 147,000 jobs in June, soundly beating estimates and offering a much-needed sign that the economy remains in relatively solid shape.