Strong employment numbers suggest U.S. could hit pre-pandemic job levels sooner, White House adviser says

WASHINGTON, July 2 (Reuters) - Friday's strong monthly jobs report suggests the U.S. may return to pre-pandemic employment levels earlier than once expected, said White House economic adviser Jared Bernstein in an interview with Reuters.

The Labor Department reported Friday that the U.S. added 850,000 more jobs in June, ahead of analyst expectations and a sign the economic recovery may be acceleration. (Reporting by Pete Schroeder)