July jobs report 2026: payroll loss masks a weaker recent trend
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July jobs report 2026: payroll loss masks a weaker recent trend

U.S. payrolls fell by 23,000 in July as earlier gains were revised lower, while falling participation complicated the 4.1% jobless rate.

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