U.S. economy sees unexpected job decline in July
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Bureau of Labor Statistics
United States
August 7, 2026
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Nonfarm payrolls fell by 23,000 in July. Unemployment rate edged down to 4.1%. Labor force participation rate dropped to 61.4%.
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