Jobs report shock: U.S. economy unexpectedly loses thousands of jobs

Published 7 August 2026 · world

The U.S. economy unexpectedly lost 23,000 jobs in July, far below expectations for an increase of 80,000, according to new federal data. Despite the decline

The U.S. economy unexpectedly lost 23,000 jobs in July, far below expectations for an increase of 80,000, according to new federal data. Despite the decline in hiring, the unemployment rate edged down to 4.1%.

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