World Cup boom falters as US hospitality jobs fall in June
There had been early signs of a jobs boom from the tournament, but hospitality jobs declined in June.
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"the decline was 'a major surprise given the World Cup is on and bars and venues are busy'."
— James Knightley , Academic
"Expectations of multiple rate hikes are fading away, with only one hike now fully priced in, and not until next year."
— Susannah Streeter , Academic
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There had been early signs of a jobs boom from the tournament, but hospitality jobs declined in June.
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