Macro Finance
Surprise fall in US jobs last month as slow summer continues
BBC Business·August 7, 2026·1 min read
US jobs fell by 23,000 in July, surprising analysts who had expected an increase. The decline marks a slow summer for the labor market, with the number of roles dropping unexpectedly. The data suggests a cooling economy, though further details on sector breakdowns were not provided in the report.
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